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How do we get more out of life?

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sumnus · 26/05/2024 20:30

So, Sunday night ponderings. I'm wondering how I can get more out of my life and spend my time more wisely.

(Am mid-forties, work full time, limited budget, no kids and have a DP who is pretty much occupied 24-7 with a doctorate).

Any inspiring stories or advice on how to get more out of my evenings, weekends and annual leave?

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qwertyqwertyqwertyqwerty · 27/05/2024 18:12

sumnus · 26/05/2024 20:47

start a side business
book a retreat
evening classes
write a book

I do all of those things already. My last retreat was last week as I had annual leave, it's not something I can afford to do often.

If you do all these things, and your partner is already very busy with a doctorate - what is the 'more' you are looking for?

I recently read a book about the value of doing nothing!

allwillbe · 27/05/2024 18:13

BingoMarieHeeler · 27/05/2024 17:51

@BottomlessBrunch maybe a dumb question but how do you get into hiking properly? We have so many nice walks around here, I can step out of my front door and walk for miles but like, where do I go? How do I know I’m doing it right? At some point do you just turn around and head back? I always feel like I’m missing the best bits because I have no idea what I’m doing haha.

OP I discovered ‘Outdoor Adventure Girls’ groups this weekend, trips away to home Snowdon etc. If only I had the fitness and time! A goal for me.

I feel you as I really want to squeeze the juice out of life. I feel like I do, I am depleted, but is life ever depleted? There is sooooo much to do and so much fun to be had and so many possibilities. It’s impossible to do everything I want to!

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I don’t do massive hikes yet but I find the app Alltrails quite good.

midgetastic · 27/05/2024 18:14

I never worry when walking alone rurally - although it happens rarely enough

I might tell someone my plans and let them know when I am back, and I carry enough to keep warm should I twist an ankle

renthead · 27/05/2024 18:19

I also can't work out what more you are looking for. Maybe you don't know? You are already so busy!!!

Are you craving a complete change from your normal life? Like a move / sabbatical / around the world trip?

BottomlessBrunch · 27/05/2024 18:26

@BingoMarieHeeler

I can't recommend All Trails the app enough.
That's how I started. Just the free version and you can put in your location or where you'd like to go and they give you a load or suggestions on walks.
You can choose circular ones or 'there and back' etc.
You can also bring up the route to follow to make sure you're following the correct path.

As for some of the major ones there's Facebook pages such as the west highland way.

If I go on my own I send my live location to a family members for 24 hours just in case anything was to happen but turn it off after I finish.

Kit wise you pick up what you need the more walks you do.

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