Embrace Adventure: Good for Your Health
- Jan 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 29
My passion for camping ignited when I began to feel the burnout from working years in retail sales. Thanks to the encouragement of my amazing wife, we ventured together into the "Great Outdoors" as a form of therapy and a hopeful path to better health, and guess what? We discovered it!
Here are a few reasons why we think that taking a "Breath of Fresh Air" could really bring you some personal peace and be good for your health.
This blog is not intended to serve as medical advice or to substitute any prescribed medication you may require. Please determine what is most suitable for you and consider this as an additional option.
SOCIAL ANXIETY
It's so easy to get caught up in the constant buzz of social media, always feeling like we have to stay connected or else we might miss out on the latest (and often not-so-great) updates. This can leave us feeling completely overwhelmed and burnt out... I know it did for me at least. I use social media a lot for both personal and professional related reasons, but the burnout hits just the same. So, when I go camping, I get to unplug for a while, take a breather, slow down, and really enjoy the company of those closest to me. It's also a great way to find some peace and reconnect with myself amidst all the world's noise.
GREAT EATS
Meal planning and execution at a campsite differs from at home. At home, snacks and convenient, though not always optimal, food options are typically readily available. It's also common to overeat as evening approaches, as well as overeating due to boredom and stress. At a campsite, however, choices are limited and meals are pre-planned, ensuring that we only consume what we've brought and forces us to space out our meals to ensure they last the entire trip. This can result in healthier eating habits.
CONCENTRATION
At home, the demands of upkeep, social commitments, technological distractions, and the background noise of society can make it challenging to stay focused and present. Even when we don't notice it, our minds are being pulled in multiple directions. The outdoors provides a serene and controlled space for the mind to be present. It offers the opportunity to embrace a single moment and truly appreciate it. Time spent outdoors can soothe and inspire, leaving you feeling fulfilled and more complete.
BETTER PHYSICAL HEALTH
One of the funniest and most obvious health benefits is the physical gains you get from spending time outside. Whether you're casually walking, hiking like a pro, biking as if you're in the Tour de France, or climbing mountains like you're in a superhero movie, the physical benefits of being outdoors cleverly hide the fact that you're actually exercising. It's like getting the perks of a gym or basement workout, but with fresh air and no judgmental mirrors!
BETTER SLEEP
This is a big deal for me. I have a hard time sleeping at home. Whether the window's open or closed, the heat's on, or the blanket's half on with a foot sticking out, it doesn't matter. My mind just races at night, trying to wind down from everything I've done during the day. But when I'm sleeping in a tent, out there in the middle of nowhere, I finally get a peaceful night's sleep. It's so refreshing to really get some rest and peace. My two favorite things about camping over the years have been the meals and the nights sleeping under the stars, sometimes with the sounds of all kinds of insects.
We hope these tips and thoughts help you get the most out of your next trip and help to find some peace from the daily grind. If you have further suggestions of your own, please add a comment down below to share with the community!
The "I've Had Enough, Let's Go Camping" adventure!
*This is not a sponsored post nor intended to replace any medical advice you have received and only to serve as a personal findings
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