Sabrina Carpenter says she thought her mom's advice to touch grass was 'stupid' — until she tried

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• Sabrina Carpenter said her mom advised her to "go outside" when she's in a rut.
• The pop star initially thought the advice was "stupid," but said it helped.
• Research has shown that being in nature can reduce work stress.

Sabrina Carpenter's mom has some advice for her when she's stressed out: touch grass.

And no, she doesn't mean the Gen Z slang for people who spend too much time online.