Self Care Articles

Self care is not selfish is a key principal in creating an adventure mindset. Discover more about ways to empower, grow and heal while enjoying self care.

Word for 2022 – Messy

Word for 2022 – Messy

Have you heard of picking a word for the year instead of New Year’s resolutions?  My word for 2022 is Messy. Quotes On Messy “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!”  - Ms. Frizzle, Magic School Bus The middle is messy, but also where the magic happens - Brené Brown ...

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Curious about Cacao ceremony for self-care?

Curious about Cacao ceremony for self-care?

Ancient Mayan cacao ceremony Is a cacao ceremony something you might be interested in for an adventure?  Maybe the first question you may be asking is – what is cacao?  Why would chocolate be considered a wellness product?  And, as it’s possible you’ve...

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Play Anxiety Away

Play Anxiety Away

When anxiety starts to overwhelm you (and these days, there’s much to be nervous about!), what is your first impulse to feel better?  With the rise of alcohol sales (55% growth in March 2020 vs March 2019 – and that’s just March!) and antidepressants (globally...

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44 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You

44 Adventure Quotes To Inspire You

Do you have the preconception that an adventure mindset is all about the action of adventure? While I am a believer that doing is better than thinking about it, a key tenet to shifting your outlook is to "be inspired by others."  Adventure quotes are one way to spark...

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First tattoo at my age?

First tattoo at my age?

Ben (@Ben_bernal) the artist, was so gentle and kind. He made sure I was happy with the size, style and placement before doing any work. He treated me as if I were one of his biggest clients, even though I got probably the easiest and smallest ones he's done in a long...

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Challenge met: eating Paleo (ish) at Burning Man

Challenge met: eating Paleo (ish) at Burning Man

Do you eat Paleo? Maybe even Keto, or some form of AIP (Anti-Inflammatory Protocol)? Even if not, you may be able to imagine how tough it can be when the list of foods you can eat are restricted. Last summer I wrote about eating Paleo (ish) at Burning Man, and created...

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Start Visioning Your Adventurous Life

Start Visioning Your Adventurous Life

It’s a well-documented fact that athletes use visioning to help them up their game, and great leaders are charged with executing big visions to move companies/policies/armies/etc to great successes.  But what can we do when we are running around in our daily lives,...

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