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Say YES not NO! Six benefits to trying new experiences
You could see views like this one. Taken on a walk at Ravenscar, in the North York Moors National Park
Whether you realise it or not, we spend our daily lives approaching tasks the same way we’ve always done them. When this happens our life starts to shrink. We start to feel stuck, stale and stagnant. Very rarely do we try new, unique experiences.
But what would happen if you approached life differently? Here are 6 benefits to striding out and saying YES as opposed to NO to trying new things.
1. You overcome fear
Have you noticed how your brain plays out worst-case scenarios or you fear consequences? It pays to be cautious in certain instances. But there will always be fear when you try anything new. Your mind just exaggerates it. Over time if you keep pushing your boundaries, you’ll notice it will become easier.
2. You meet new, like-minded people
Have you ever wanted to go on an event, but decided not to because you wouldn’t know anybody? When you start to do #1 you’ll be more open to meeting new, like-minded people.
I’ve seen men and women come to my events over the years make life-long friends. Perhaps you might too?
3. You expand your horizons
When you start to say YES to life as opposed to NO, your horizons expand. Life is less small. You’re more open to having a go.
4. You’ll see many more places
No matter what it is you decide to focus on more, you’ll see places you wouldn’t have seen before. Whether that’s walking different routes to work everyday, joining a walking group or going on a mini adventure.
5. Increases creativity
Taking yourself away from the norm, exposes you to new ideas. It could be you’ll witness something being done differently. Maybe by talking to somebody you’ll have a light bulb moment.
6. You grow as a person
It goes without saying, items 1-5 on this list will make you grow as a person. You might have seen countless tales of people changing their lives simply by taking their first steps.
So why not make it a habit to say YES as opposed to NO to life. As the saying goes, feel the fear and do it anyway……….. One step at a time.
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Find your wild
Walking at night can feel a bit like a mini-adventure. Instead of succumbing to the settee you’re doing something different to your usual routine. By doing so, it opens up a whole new world both outside - and inside of you. Believe it or not, it’s a fantastic way of combatting those winter blues as it expands your horizons. And this stimulates your happy chemicals. Even a bite-sized bit of time after dark makes you feel exhilarated. This is because your primary sense - sight - takes a back seat while all your other senses become alive. The crunch of snow underfoot. Feeling the breeze brush lightly over your face. Watching silhouettes move in the wind. Looking up to a bright, full moon. The activity totally focuses the brain, so you become more aware to the natural environment around you. All those things you may have missed before, suddenly grab your attention. When you’re less distracted, you mind is calmer too and troubling thoughts may just disappear. Your capacity to feel awe increases massively. An emotion which many scientists now believe is more important than happiness ( read more about awe here ). This feeling not only makes you feel more positive, it helps you regain a sense of perspective on life. Certainly I’ve stood on top of a wild moor and seen a huge star-filled sky and it’s taken my breath away. No matter how many times I do these experiences, I feel awe which stays with me for days afterwards. I feel more connected to this world and yet at the same time just a small part of life itself. But you don’t need to be in the middle of nowhere to experience this. Take yourself to your nearest green space and look up. Or join us on one of our dark sky experiences .
We set off just before sunset, travelling slowly along the edge of this ancient land, gently waking up our senses. Taking ourselves on an adventure that would calm the mind right down and make us feel more present. Doing this meant we could feel, hear and see so much more. Meanwhile, our guide Fabian, brought our attention to visible land marks, stars, and spoke to us about the universe. It was utterly enthralling.
Sitting, huddled around a fire, cosy in blankets, we looked in awe at the star-studded sky above us. Feeling alive and zinging from the twilight-cum-night walk we'd just done and the wildlife we'd heard and seen.
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Its easy to succumb to the settee when it gets dark. Days are shorter and there’s less time to get outside. Our mood can also be affected. Mini adventures might just be the ticket for combatting those winter blues. Your horizons expand when you break away from your usual routine. And your happy chemicals get stimulated too. So head outdoors and enjoy nocturnal activities – and give yourself a boost.
