Some people say being in nature is essential for our wellbeing, while others feel it's overstated. Where do you stand?

A natural way to answer

I'm largely persuaded that it matters, though I understand the scepticism about how it's marketed. In my own experience, time outdoors reliably clears my head and steadies my mood. I'd add, however, that the benefit doesn't depend on dramatic landscapes; a modest park can be just as restorative as a remote forest.

Key phrases to use

• clears my head — helps you stop worrying and think more calmly and clearly“A quick walk outside always clears my head before a big meeting.”
• flogged the idea to death — repeated or promoted an idea so much that it has become tired and lost its impact“The marketing world has flogged the 'wellness' idea to death.”