Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle: The Benefits of Outdoor Adventures for Mind and Body

A healthy lifestyle is essential for overall well-being. Many of us aim to hit the gym a few times a week, and while it’s true that reaching those 10k steps a day is beneficial, it’s equally important to break free from the confines of the gym and take those healthy habits outdoors.

Whenever I travel, I always make an effort to get out into nature for a hike. When I lived in LA, I frequently hiked in the hills, and now that I’m back home in the UK, my lovely dogs accompany me on daily walks through the woods. On a recent trip to Italy, I hiked by the stunning Lago di Cornino, with its crystal-clear blue waters – and it was simply breathtaking.

Because when life feels overwhelming and the weight of the world seems too much to carry, sometimes the best thing you can do is to step outside. There’s a quiet kind of healing in nature - whether it’s the vast sky above you, the rustle of leaves in the wind, or the steady rhythm of your own breath syncing with the earth beneath your feet. Nature has a unique way of putting things into perspective, reminding us that even in moments of struggle, we’re a part of something bigger.

So when it feels like the walls are closing in, take a pause, breathe deeply, and if your fortunate enough let the beauty of the world around you be the quiet strength you need to keep going. It’s in these simple moments that we often find the peace we’ve been searching for.

Beth xo