How to Improve Your Mental Wellness with Birdwatching
- Michelle Smith
- Jul 28
- 1 min read
By Angela Tague
Published: July 28, 2025
At the core, bird watching is an act of mindfulness, virtual therapist Michelle Smith, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, shared. She assists individuals in managing anxiety, grief, trauma, and more using somatic mind and body interventions with a holistic approach.
Smith explained that birdwatching happens when an individual observes birds in their natural environment and starts to notice the birds' sounds, colors, shapes, and various characteristics. This only happens when you're fully present and engaged in the moment, which reflects the very definition of mindfulness.
When spending time in nature — whether you're on a daily walk, camping for the weekend, or enjoying an afternoon picnic — you can easily add birdwatching to your list of activities. Just look around!
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