Spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times

1. "From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and even upticks in empathy and cooperation," a 2020 article of the American Psychological Association said. How much do you agree with the idea that spending time in nature helps relieve stress and anxiety?

2. "These are extraordinary times," said Ignace Glorieux, a sociology professor at Brussels University, adding that the under-30 generation in particular is under pressure. Do you think society puts too much pressure on people to always be "productive," even during leisure time?