One of our favorite benefits of getting outdoors is the community it can help us to build. According to psychologists, exposure to nature helps us shrug off societal pressures, allowing us to remember and value more important things like relationships, sharing, and community. Have you found community through getting outside?
“Suffer less so you can live more” – GlennonDoyle Stop tolerating the things that are chipping away at your happiness. Not just the big, life-changing stuff, but also the small, everyday stuff. It all adds up. It all matters. And making the decision to stop tolerating the small stuff gives us the courage to change […]
This quote changed everything for me. I was working a corporate job that left me feeling unfilled when I made the scary decision to climb that damn mountain. Everyone’s “mountain” is different, but each of us deserves the chance to climb our mountains.
Being part of a strong community has been shown to have tremendous positive effects on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. Community involvement provides a sense of belonging and social connectedness. People who have a supportive community have been shown to have a healthier mindset, improved self-worth, and greater enjoyment in life. Plus having a […]
The holidays can be a magical time of year BUT they can also be super stressful. Whether you’re meeting up with family or hanging with friends or having a quieter time at home, the end of the year can bring up all kinds of stressors and overwhelm. All of our emotions are a cycle — […]
It can be really tough to remember to put ourselves first. But when we give, give, give without replenishing ourselves, it’s like we’re tackling a mountain on an empty stomach. We need to be fully resourced to face the world. Practicing restorative selfcare is one of the ways we can ensure that we’re fueled up […]
We’ve been hearing a lot about wellness lately — it’s having a moment — but what does wellness actually mean for real people? For me, wellness means whatever makes us feel whole, full, and good. And this is exactly why the outdoors is the perfect vehicle for wellness. Getting out into the wild allows us […]
Want to experience an iconic National Park with other amazing, adventurous women of color? Zion National Park is awe-inspiring with its red-rock desert features, high-altitude forests, and the iconic Virgin River. This is a bucket bucket-list destination for many outdoor enthusiasts, and on this 4-day adventure you’ll get to experience all aspects of the stunning […]
I saw a Facebook memory this week reminding me that 9 years ago, I walked into my manager’s office and put in my two week notice. 9 years ago, I took the ultimate chance on myself and my dreams and my vision. 9 years ago, I quit my corporate job and never looked back. The […]
Have you ever passed up on an opportunity or adventure because you felt like your folks didn’t do things like that? In other words, have you deemed something, anything, as “White People Shit?” If you know the Color Outside story, you know one of the first meetups I had was on a hike where we […]