BRITS are turning to nature to banish the January blues - including stargazing, foraging, and outdoor yoga.

       The poll of 2,000 adults found recent events like Covid and the cost of living crisis have taken their toll, with 60 per cent feeling like they need a lift “more than ever”.

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       Gardening is one way people can reconnect with nature Credit: Getty

       As a result, 91 per cent will attempt to brighten their mood this month with morale-boosting activities in nature.

       Such pick-me-ups also include woodland walks, birdwatching, and cold water swimming.

       It also emerged adults only spent a total of an hour each week 'in nature' last year.

       However, 66 per cent are keen to spend more time outdoors in 2024, with 81 per cent claiming being around nature is good for their mood.

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       The study was commissioned by Clipper Teas, which has teamed up with Drag Queen Gardener to launch "the GOOD tea campaign" to highlight the benefits of reconnecting with nature.

       TV presenter and horticulturist, Drag Queen Gardener, aka Tom Leonard, said: "Starting my own allotment and diving into the world of gardening was not only incredibly healing for me.

       "It also allowed me to have a greater appreciation for the biodiversity we have in our gardens and green spaces."

       The study also found for 39 per cent, their general mood is 'worse' in January than it is during the other 11 months of the year.

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       However, 61 per cent aren’t writing it off just yet – as they claim they’ll do all they can to make sure the first month of the year is a 'success.'

       TOP 30 WAYS BRITS ARE TURNING TO NATURE TO BOOST THEIR MOODS IN JANUARY

       1. Walking around your local park

       2. Going on woodland walks

       3. Gardening

       4. Looking out for nature (squirrels, fish, insects, ducks and other birds)

       5. Pet-sitting or dog walking

       6. Birdwatching

       7. Outdoor cycling

       8. Outdoor running

       9. Being more eco-friendly

       10. Nature photography

       11. Watching videos of nature

       12. Listening to natural sounds (recordings or apps that play birdsong, ocean waves or rainfall, and more)

       13. Filling your home with more house plants

       14. Stargazing

       15. Upcycling things which would otherwise get binned

       16. Going on park runs

       17. Being involved in a walking or rambling group

       18. Decorating your home with natural materials (eg leaves, flowers, feathers, tree bark or seeds)

       19. Build an animal habitat (birdboxes, insect hotels, hedgehog houses, or similar)

       20. Filling your house with healing stones and crystals

       21. Beachcombing

       22. Litterpicking

       23. Drawing or painting animals or nature scenes

       24. Mountain climbing

       25. Cold water swimming

       26. Writing about animals or nature

       27. Getting a new pet

       28. Fishing

       29. Foraging

       30. Outdoor yoga

       And it appears nature will play a major part in this with other popular wildlife-inspired activities including gardening, nature photography, and taking part in litter-picks.

       Going on park runs, building animal habitats like birdboxes, insect hotels, or hedgehog houses, and filling homes with houseplants will also be commonplace.

       As will beachcombing, joining a rambling or walking group, and going for strolls around local parks, according to research carried out through OnePoll.

       It also emerged 79 per cent of those polled think there is 'too much'' bad news around at the moment.

       However, 59 per cent claim they actively try to counteract this by spreading positivity themselves.

       And often this is achieved through sharing good news – specifically about environmental issues, with 32 per cent revealing positive stories about sustainability improves how they’re feeling.

       Hannah Williams, from Clipper Teas, said: “We're on a mission to reconnect you with nature - our commitment transcends the cup.

       "We pledge to nurture biodiversity, uphold ethical practices, and contribute to a global movement restoring our connection with nature."

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       Clipper Teas and the Drag Queen Gardener are teaming up to launch 'the good tea campaign' Credit: PinPep