The Trailhead

Each month, you will receive some practical tips on ideas such as eliminating stress, finding your passion, clearing clutter, and maybe even some travel tips and more. Also look for helpful resources including book titles and websites. In addition, don’t be surprised when you find a call to action. I am a coach, after all! I hope you find some useful tidbits monthly challenges. If you know someone that you think may find something of value in here, please forward this newsletter on. And remember…the adventure begins at the start of The Trailhead!

I missed you last month! I was on the road again and incommunicado when it was time to send out the March Trailhead. This particular journey brought me to the wild, vast, and stunningly beautiful landscape of Tanzania, in East Africa. Once I get my 20+ CD’s of photos organized, I’ll decrease the numbers then put up my favorites for anyone out there interested in perusal.

As much as I love to travel, an interesting thing happened when this particular getaway was presented to me. My sister, Barbara, along with some other friends and colleagues had been planning this trip for a while. My brother-in law, Richard, for varied reasons decided to opt out of the adventure so Barb graciously invited me to take his place. Rather than jumping for the opportunity, I initially resisted Big Time! I had many reasons why NOT to go: it was too long a trip, it was too far away, I had too many work situations to rearrange, I did not relish being in a large group, and on and on and on. My “inner resister” was working overtime on this one!

The short of it is that once I finally accepted the invitation and actually took the journey, it was a most amazing adventure with indelible memories that will last a lifetime.

It solidified for me the thought that getting away from our everyday routine is such an important investment to our well- being. When we allow ourselves to step out of our regular life; for an hour, a day, a week, or more, positive things can occur. That conscious stepping out often causes us to:

And the cool thing is that you don’t have to travel halfway around the globe to make those things happen. I know that I am satiated when I get to zip to my favorite beach for an afternoon or take that hour walk to my beloved woods down the road. I truly believe that “Steppin Out” of our daily routine reaps benefits that will continue reward us in our life’s journey. What about YOU?

I know I frequently mention the importance of stepping out of your regular life. I truly believe that taking a break or getaway is first and foremost in reenergizing and even finding clarity or closure around something that’s been on your mind…when you weren’t even looking! Give it a try this week or this month…keep your own “inner resister” at bay and step out of your regular routine for a bit…and notice your feelings. Where will you go? What will you do? (Or not do?) Plan a vacation? Take off for an afternoon for a walk in your favorite environment? Keep me posted…I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

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Trailhead Resources:

Here are some helpful sites for “stepping out” ideas!

www.thomsonsafaris.com (an excellent site to visit to plan a Tanzanian adventure)

www.nps.gov/parks.html (an alphabetical listing/guide to the US National Parks)

www.trails.com (an outdoor planning resource listing lots of trails/ hikes all over the US)

www.bedandbreakfast.com (detailed info on 27,000 B&B’s and inns world-wide

www.tripadvisor.com (reviews and ratings of hotels, resorts, and vacations world-wide)

www.price.com (click in the “traveler” link in the homepage for great deals, especially hotels world-wide)

Here’s another way to step out. Envelop yourself in the beauty of Nature. Join me for an Outdoor Retreat.

If you are a Coach and want to learn how to become an Outdoor Retreat leader as an exciting component to your practice, join Deb Martin (www.portagecoach.com) and me for our next upcoming teleclass series. Click on the teleclass link on the homepage of my website for more info. www.adventurecoach.com

To schedule a complimentary 30 minute coaching phone session, email me at patt.adventurecoach@verizon.net or call 609-953-0027

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