Healing in Connection: Lessons from Nature for Chronic Pain Management
Learn how chronic pain sufferers can find comfort and resilience by creating safe spaces and embracing the healing power of connection.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MOMENT: Harness the Power of Nature to Boost Motivation and Mental Clarity
Feeling overwhelmed or drained? Nature holds the key to restoring your clarity and motivation. The biophilia hypothesis suggests that time outdoors helps us recharge emotionally and mentally. A short walk or mindful moment in nature can inspire creativity and rejuvenate your focus, guiding you back to your path.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE: Harnessing the Power of Patience: How Slow Growth Leads to Lasting Success
In a world that thrives on instant results and quick wins, patience often feels like a lost art. But like the deep roots of a tree or the steady flow of a river, true success is rarely achieved overnight. It requires time, nurturing, and most importantly, patience. In this post, we explore how embracing patience as a guiding principle can lead to more meaningful and lasting growth.
Trails of Juneau, AK – Why we love the West Glacier Trail at Mendenhall Glacier
Come with us on our hike along the West Glacier Trail at Mendenhall Glacier to see why we love this hike!
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – A Few Awesome Ways to Use Nature for Motivation and Increased Productivity
We are at the time of the year when we all like to think about things we want to do better or do for the first time. Things that we want to change to improve our lives. This is the easy part; the hard part is finding a way when your motivation wanes. For me, I turn to nature. Nature has a way of inspiring and motivating us in ways that we may not even realize. From the beauty of a sunset to the sound of a babbling brook, being surrounded by natural elements can have a positive impact on our overall well-being and mindset. But how can we use nature to our advantage when it comes to motivation and productivity? Here are a few ways to tap into the power of the natural world to stay motivated and on track: Take a walk outside. Sometimes all it takes is…
The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature: Why You’ll Love Being Outdoors and Feel How Good It Is for Your Mind and Body
Spending time in nature has been shown to have a range of mental health benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving mood and cognitive function. In fact, research has found that just 20 minutes of outdoor exercise per week can lead to significant improvements in mental health and well-being. So, what is it about nature that makes it so good for our mental health? One theory is that being in nature helps to reduce the amount of stress hormones in the body, while increasing the production of feel-good chemicals like serotonin. Nature can also provide a sense of peace and tranquility, which can help to relax the mind and promote a sense of well-being. In addition to stress reduction, nature can also improve mood and self-esteem. Being in nature has been shown to increase feelings of happiness and contentment, as well as boost self-esteem and self-worth. One study found…
Monday Motivation Minute – The Imperfect Beauty of Nature
Once you see it, it is nearly impossible to not be taken in by its beauty! This 277-mile scar in the high desert cut by the Colorado River is marveled at by millions of people every year. But a 6-inch scar across my face cut by a car windshield that was shattered in an accident is gawked at by beachgoers as I sit enjoying a peace the ocean brings. A tree defiantly standing after being struck by the intense flash of a lightning strike will stand strong for the world to see. But I hide my arms under long sleeves so the world will not see the scald marks left by a stern parent who taught me a lesson. People will marvel at a tree that had to adapt to grow while under the constant pressure of wind blowing across the meadow. But when I find ways to adapt to…
Monday Motivation Minute – The Greatest Adventure of Life
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey If someone were to ask you, “are you living the life you dreamed of?” I think you would find that that’s a pretty complex question because, after all, don’t you have several dreams? Maybe it’s the dream of having a great job at a good company or the dream of owning your own company or the dream of working remotely and traveling the world. What about the dream of having a family or the dream of being independent? While some dreams are certainly better than others, can you say there is a “best dream”? Maybe… And dreams change so how can you say whether or not you’re living the life of your dreams? Some dreams may be fleeting and some dreams may be lasting and your dream life might be a moving target…