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Overcoming Burnout and Stress is as Simple as Taking a Walk

As the year draws to a close, stress and burnout often reach their peak. In fact, an American Psychological Association (APA) 2021 survey showed that 79% of U.S. employees were struggling with work-related stress, with three out of five experiencing adverse impacts. Given recent trends, it’s unlikely that these numbers have improved dramatically. Globally, rising stress levels are fuelled by a complex mix of work demands, social pressures, and personal challenges. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to managing stress, prioritising accessible and sustainable stress-relief practices is essential to prevent burnout.

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November 20, 2024
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Do You Need Mental or Physical Downtime?

Life can be hectic…Trust us. As business owners, we get it! Between work, kids, running a household, studying, trying to keep a social life, and every other thing that life loves to throw your way, it’s enough to make you want to go and lay on a beach somewhere. But is that actually what we need to make us feel better and less stressed?

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November 13, 2024
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Why Tough Adventures Make You Happier

Sometimes, the best adventures don’t go according to plan. One hike through the Cathedral Ranges Southern Circuit in October 2017 still stands out as a prime example. What began as a tough challenge, featuring pelting rain and cold with no easy escape, became one of the most meaningful memories for everyone involved.

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November 5, 2024
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Why Water isn’t Enough for Hiking Hydration

When it comes to hiking, staying hydrated is one of the most crucial factors in maintaining energy, endurance, and generally feeling good along the trail. But there’s more to hydration than simply drinking water. In fact, water alone can sometimes be counterproductive, particularly when you’re exerting yourself on a long and challenging hike.

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October 28, 2024
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It’s Okay to Say No, but are You Saying Yes to What Really Matters?

Every day we’re reminded more and more often, especially as women, to take back our power and to “just say no”. Whether it’s refusing extra work tasks that will lead to burnout, rejecting unrealistic beauty standards, pushing back against societal pressures… I love it all! I love that we’re encouraged to set boundaries, live authentically, and empower ourselves to make our own decisions. But here’s the thing: while we’ve gotten good at knowing what we don’t want and saying no, are we equally clear about what we do want? Are we saying yes to the things that truly matter?

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October 14, 2024
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Embracing an Adventure Mindset for World Mental Health Day

The stars are aligning. Why? Because it’s World Mental Health Day, the theme is ‘Mental Health at Work’, and I’m wrapping up my Positive Psychology Organisational Assignment for my Master’s program! I’m so excited to see this theme being selected as a focus for this year. As someone who is deep in the literature on how leaders influence workplace culture and wellbeing, I love that this theme resonates so strongly. Research shows a strong connection between mental health and positive business outcomes, and leaders play a crucial role in this dynamic.

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October 9, 2024
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Happiness

Coming from a background in health and fitness, I spent years writing diets and fitness plans based on “shoulds”—should hit this weight, should maintain this heart rate, should look or feel a certain way. For a long time, I believed that ultimate happiness came from comfort and calm. A peaceful, stress-free life seemed like the goal. But while that place of calm is important, especially for recovery, nothing grows there.

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October 2, 2024
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What Kayakers Can Teach Us About Living Well

Some plunge down waterfalls while others fish from their vessels, but kayakers have one thing in common: They all know a thing or two about leading a healthy lifestyle.

Bobbing around on a kayak offers a lot more than a relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon. Here’s what kayakers can teach the rest of us about leading happier, healthier lives.

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September 23, 2024
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Does Weight Loss Make You Healthier and Happier?

At first glance, you might think, “Of course losing weight makes you healthier and happier!” But the truth is much more complicated, and the answer is probably no. In fact, promoting weight loss as the key to health and happiness may be doing more harm than good. Here’s why.

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September 11, 2024
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The Power of Finding Your People During Menopause

When it comes to health and happiness during and beyond the menopause transition, we hear a lot about hormone therapy, proper nutrition, exercise, adaptogens, sleep…the list goes on. All of that is important, for sure. But one of the most powerful predictors of how we feel—and how well we age—is community, our relationships, and a sense of belonging, which is something many active women in midlife and menopause say they’re missing.

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August 26, 2024
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TAKE SHAPE ADVENTURES

FRIENDSHIP

Most of the people that come on our tours come by themselves. Our community is built on friendships that have been made on our trips, experiencing something life changing together, the shared memories and also goals to do more in the future! We encourage people not to be anxious about coming on these trips by yourself as we promise you will leave with some like minded friends and be really glad you made the decision to get out of your comfort zone and join in.

BELONG

Our community is our backbone. We have had so many people start with no hiking experience, basic fitness and not knowing anyone on our trips. These same people have gone on to do some incredible multi day hiking trips with us and their friends they have met in our community. Witnessing the development of their fitness, confidence, experience, friendships and happiness is why we do what we do. Come join us and let us help you get from the couch to the top of the mountain!

ADVENTURE

Experiences, not things. The moments that take your breath away. The feeling of accomplishment and the realisation that you are capable of so much more than what you thought. The views that blow your mind and the ticking off of bucket list items. We take all the hard work out of it for you. We organise the lot so you can just turn up and get the best of your experience without all the headaches of organising/logistics. We make it easy for you to do all the thing you want to do – you just need to turn up and be ready to jump into life!

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