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A Neuroscientist Explains How Nature Helps Your Brain Recharge
Involuntary attention, on the other hand, is what happens when something automatically captures your focus, like rustling leaves, crashing waves, or birdsong. Natural environments offer what scientists call soft fascination: gentle, pleasant stimuli that draw you in without overstimulating your brain. These environments let your directed attention rest and recharge.
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