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Author: Katya Willems

The Awkward Tax: The Benefits of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Why the awkward tax is worth it. Discover the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone to find joy and growth in the outdoors.

Did I Get Fit? My Accidental Journey to Middle-Aged Fitness

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I started a Microadventure business to get people into nature, but as a result I accidentally took up lots of adventures sports and got fit.

One Minute a Day: Starting a Yoga Routine to Beat Our Post Holiday Blues

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How we started a yoga routine by doing just one minute of yoga a day. A great way of sneaking a habit up on yourself!

From a Groupon Voucher to the French Alps: Learning to Snowboard in Your Forties

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I bought a Groupon voucher to learn to snowboard 3 years ago, now at nearly 50 I’ve returned from my third snow holiday and I’m a good rider!

Paddleboarding in Llandudno and Sneaky Learning

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I got more than I bargained for when I went paddleboarding in Llandudno. I wanted ease and instead I got challenge and wonder! Lucky me.

Being Strong is Stupid: Self Compassion Works

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Why self compassion yields much better results than toughing things out in climbing – and how this beautifully mirrors real life.

From Dread to Excitement: Getting Motivated to Climb

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I found some surprising ways to get my unmotivated self motivated for my climbing wall instructor assessment!

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