Last year, when I decided to plan my first long-distance trek on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast trail as a way to celebrate my 40th birthday (learn more about that here), I don’t think I realized how much the decision would change my life before I’d left for the adventure.
As someone who has always struggled with anxiety, it was a HUGE idea to even consider. I had to ask myself if I thought I could actually do it, and still, I’m trying to find that answer. But, if we all avoided things we were afraid of, there would be no joy or excitement in the world. There would be no brilliance.
Since choosing to add this adventure to my life, I’ve become more focused, both on my health and on my life. I pay attention to how much I’m sedentary. I try to get out in nature more. I’ve even signed up for my first half marathon in November.
There are a thousand little changes I’ve made just because of one big decision. And it’s been wonderful. Even though the idea of flying on a plane and doing this adventure is anxiety-inducing, I’ve found myself less anxious in general because of it.
But I think one of the biggest impacts it has had is on my relationship with the friends who agreed to go with me.
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