If you feel calmer after a walk in the park or more refreshed after spending time outdoors, you're not imagining it.What doesn't help is thinking stress recovery only happens through vacations or long meditation sessions.

If you feel the urge to check your phone the moment there's a quiet moment—or find it difficult to simply sit without doing something—you’re not imagining it. What doesn’t help is believing every spare minute should be filled with productivity or entertainment.