I like to escape to the outdoors when racing thoughts cause my mind to spin. A quick walk or a quiet place to sit and enjoy the fresh air always seems to help me feel more centred, so I can go back to my to-do list with a fresh brain. Science backs that up. Research shows that spending time in nature can help improve performance on tasks that require attention and working memory. I try to spend at least 20 minutes outside even on my busiest days, using that time to breathe and clear my head.