Seek space Part of the appeal of the sea is the freedom it offers and a chance to escape everyday mundanities, so Barkham suggests “seeking out hills and mountains, anywhere you get a sense of space”.
Listen up Next time you feel your stress levels creeping up, listen to the sound of waves. YouTube has an extensive collection you can listen to for free.
Get wet Submerging yourself under water is like entering a new, quiet, planet. And the good news is, it doesn’t have to be the sea. Nichols has other plans for you: “People should reconnect with their local waterways, whatever they are: lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, creeks, bays, waterfalls. Get wet. Dive under. Find the bottom.”
A pinch of salt If your local waterways are more Thames…