Exploring life in the great outdoors
Important lessons learned on my Southwest road trip
We don't travel to escape life. We travel so life doesn't escape us. Another wild, wonderful, and enriching winter adventure is in the books. Find out what I learned on my epic road trip through the American Southwest.
The most life-changing lesson I learned in the great outdoors last year
What important lessons have you learned in the great outdoors? The outdoors has taught me so much about myself and the world we live in. Read about the life-changing lesson I learned in 2023 and how it has shaped the way I move through life.
Upgrading my life with a one-year social media break
While there are truly wonderful things about technology, we can’t deny there’s a dark side. In 2023, a full life forced me off of social media, and the experience inspired me to take an entire year off. More than two years later, my life couldn’t be better.
How to find your authentic true self outside in nature
I spent much of my life longing to feel like I belonged. Then one day, I realized that all of this striving was holding me back from being true to myself. Join me on a journey to step outside and find the courage to be me.
Finding connection, friendship, and community in nature
Do you wonder what all those outdoorsy people are finding while connecting with nature? After more than two decades of immersing myself in the great outdoors, I discovered their secret. And I guarantee it’s more than you thought.
How to build courage and confidence in the great outdoors
Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but feel you don’t have the courage? I’ve felt that way too. And if I’m honest, feeling scared never totally disappears. But I learned the secret to keep moving forward. Keep reading to learn how you can live with more courage and confidence, too.
5 simple yet powerful ways hiking will improve your life
The number of avid hikers continues to grow, year after year. Find out why they love it and the powerful ways hiking could help you improve your life, too.
When good things end — Tips to help you cope
We’ve all felt the heartache of having to let good things end. But have you ever considered that this may be the start of something better? Keep reading for a new perspective on what to do when good things end.
Feel better and accomplish more with these morning habits
Feeling stressed? Have you considered that your morning habits could be contributing to your anxiety? Learn how the right habits, first thing in the morning, have the power to shape the rest of your day.
How to break your smartphone addiction
What if all these devices we were told would give us our time and freedom back were actually designed to be addictive? I don’t know anyone—including myself—who hasn’t had moments when they were sucked into their screens and left with regret. If this is you, keep reading to learn how you can break the habit and start enjoying life again.
How being wholehearted helped me find my true self
What does it mean to be wholehearted, and how do you get there? I’m still a work in progress, but I learned a lot during my year of practicing being wholehearted. Keep reading to find out what I learned from my journey and how it could help you.
When Helping Hurts – How to Set Financial Boundaries
It’s natural to want to help people when they’re hurting. But giving people everything they want isn’t always the best thing you can do for them. Keep reading to learn more about when to give and when to set boundaries.
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“And then there is the most dangerous risk of all — the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.”
― Randy Komisar