Presence Goal: Reduce stress & anxiety - Now we layer in mindfulness. Daily actions 🗓️ Try the PACE method: - Pause - Acknowledge - Connect (to breath or surroundings) - Engage -Walk slower than usual (yes, intentionally slower). Challenge of the week: - 1 x “No phone walk” (20 mins) - Spend 15 minutes in one spot without distraction 💭Reflection: “What did you notice when you slowed down?” Drop it in the comments below 👇🏼

Can we all give a warm welcome to @Mindy Molein who joins us. Welcome Mindy, please have a look around, and then head into the Start Here post then follow the below steps: 🌿 Introduce yourself in the Introduction thread 🌿Head over to the #Welcome! Orientation 🌿 Find some posts you like, like them and engage and your level will rise, opening more courses. Super glad to have you on the team 🙌🏼

Sorry folks, I missed the Field Reports Saturday as I've spent the weekend up in Inverness. Feel free to share your adventures / wins anytime though! In the meantime, let's have our Sunday check in before the new week starts: 🌿What's 1 thing you want to get done this week? 🌿Are you prioritising time outdoors? If so, What's your plans? 🌿What's something you can leave behind moving into this new week? 🌿What's been the highlight of this past week? I'll start in the comments but want to hear from you all 😁

Part of becoming more connected is sharing. Copy/paste & fill in: 🌳First name: 🌳Where you spend most time outdoors: 🌳One skill you want to get better at: 🌳One thing the outdoors helps you with mentally: 📸Share a photo that resonates with you: I'll go first: 🌳First Name: Lisa 🌳Where you spend most time outdoors: On the water or in the woods 🌳One skill you want to get better at: Open fire cooking 🌳One thing the outdoors helps you with mentally: Reduces my anxiety 📸Share a photo that resonates with you: I'm sharing a photo I took in Glencoe, Glencoe has always felt special to me and made even more special as I got engaged not far from where this photo was taken.

Let's welcome @Pam Carson and @Roy Houston to the team! Pam & Roy, welcome, we're super glad to have you both with us. We're a small but close community, centred on our shared passion for the outdoors and using it to support our mental health and wellbeing. Check out the #Welcome! and you'll instantly have access to the intro course; First Steps #Introduction . To gain access to the others and make the most of this space: 🌿Engage and contribute within the community 🌿Share reflections and tips with others 🌿Keep it kind & respectful Hope you enjoy the space and feel free to get in touch anytime 😎