Attention Restoration

Attention Restoration refers to the process by which exposure to natural environments helps improve our mental focus and reduce mental fatigue. When we engage in sustained mental effort, our ability to concentrate diminishes. Spending time in nature provides a calming, refreshing experience that allows our directed attention—our ability to focus intentionally—to recover and function more effectively. This concept underpins the idea that natural settings can enhance cognitive clarity, mood, and overall mental well-being by providing a restorative break from mental tasks and stressors.