Ahhhh spring! Why is it that we love springtime so very much? Well, according to mentalfloss.com, there are several reasons why springtime is such a delightful season. Of course, there are the common sense reasons, such as fresh air, fresh flowers, birds and baby animals. But did you know:
“In 2015, a pair of public policy researchers discovered a hidden upside to “springing forward” for Daylight Saving Time. It reduced crime. When the sun set later in the evening, the study published in the Review of Economics and Statistics found, robbery rates fell. After Daylight Saving Time started in the spring, there was a 27 percent drop in robberies during that extra hour of evening sunlight, and a 7 percent drop over the course of the whole day.”
Who knew you are safer in the spring?
And here’s another interesting fact, which I have experienced myself during the past few months:
Warmer temperatures mean you can spend more time outside without freezing your feet off, which is great for mental health. Across the seasons, research has found that taking walks in nature slows your heart rate and makes you more relaxed, but some research indicates that there is something special about spring’s effect on your brain. A 2005 study from the University of Michigan linked spending 30 minutes or more outside in warm, sunny spring weather to higher mood and better memory. But the effect reverses when spring ends, since being outside in the warmest days of summer is usually pretty uncomfortable.
And:
That same University of Michigan study found that spending time outside in the sunny spring weather isn’t just a mood booster, it actually can change the way people think. The researchers found that being outdoors broadened participants’ minds, leaving them more open to new information and creative thoughts.
So, for my contribution to this week’s Len-Artists Challenge I have included a few photos from my springtime outdoor walks. Images that bring to mind the joys of SPRING.
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peace of life today 
Spring is my favorite time of the year. And I like your little ladybug in today’s post.
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Awwww, thank you! 🐞🐞🐞
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I also love spring! New buds, trees and lawns turning green again after a cold winter. Love your pictures.
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Thank you!! 😎
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Wonderful macros of Spring, Lisa! Beautiful compositions and details!
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Thank you Donna! I love macro photos! 😊
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You always keep me reading and admiring all your blog post. I have a new post, please check and comment on it. Happy blogging.
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Thank you Jeremy!
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beautiful spring images, Lisa. your ladybug is a knockout! and, thank you for the interesting facts about spring! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Lola! I actually ran across quite a few ladybugs this spring. They are so beautiful!
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Beautiful, beautiful macro images of spring, Lisa! Thank you for sharing the 2015 research results. Encouraging news. 🙂
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Thanks Amy! The whole article was a great read, but I don’t want to bore folks with too many facts 😊
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Very beautiful photos for a wonderful time of the year.
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Thank you! Springtime is so wonderful!
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Nice 👍
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Thank you! 😊
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Stunning photos you have and interesting tidbits about Spring. Being outdoors during COVID-19 has been a lifesaver, no question about it. 🙂
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Thank you! Spring is wonderful here! Hot in summer!
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I too love the ladybug and the hairy blades of grass was my second fav- outstanding detail.
Enjoyed the info too❣️🤗
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Thank you! I liked the grass photo too! Something different 😊 Oh I’m so ready for another walk in the springtime!
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I love the research and the flowers! A great combination, Lisa. Your flower shots are beautiful.
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Thank you Patti! 😊🌸
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