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4 Unexpected Lessons From Off-Grid Living You Won’t Ever Learn On Facebook
There are some rather obvious benefits to living off the grid, such as saving money on utilities and likely not having neighbors too close to your home. But there are some not-so-obvious benefits that you should take into mind whether you’re living off the grid now or thinking about making the move.
You won’t learn these on Facebook. Here are four:
1. Your Inner Clock Needs Reset
Studies show that modern Americans are way out of whack with the ways that nature intended us to live. Up until the invention of the electric light, people went to bed early and rose early. Now, we stay up late with our eyes glued to one type of screen or another, and this behavior is taking a toll on our minds and bodies.
Before electric light was common, people went to bed early, then often got up in the middle of the night for an hour or two, and then fell back to sleep until morning. Scientists believe that this is human’s optimal sleep pattern, and our current habits are far worse. There have also been studies showing that going camping for one week without electronics can reset our inner clock, reducing stress, depression and hunger, while also increasing serotonin levels.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/4-unexpected-lessons-from-off-grid-living-you-wont-ever-learn-on-facebook/
