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Mindfulness: The Skill That Makes Everything Else Possible
In this second part of the series, you’ll learn simple, practical mindfulness methods you can use daily, on the trail or at home. Pillar 1: Mindfulness When it comes to building...
In this second part of the series, you’ll learn simple, practical mindfulness methods you can use daily, on the trail or at home.
When it comes to building self-compassion as a recovering hiker or backpacker, it all begins with mindfulness. Why mindfulness first?
Because mindfulness means being fully aware of what’s actually happening—how you’re feeling, what you’re thinking, and how you’re reacting—without judgment or trying to change it immediately.
Think of mindfulness like pausing at a tough spot on the trail to check your surroundings, feel your body, and consciously choose your next step. Without that pause, we’re on autopilot—reacting instead of deciding.
When recovering from injury or illness, mindfulness helps you tune in to subtle signals from your body. It builds trust, reduces uncertainty, and makes it possible to know clearly when to lean in, and when to ease off.
If you missed it last week:
📋 Start here: Before diving into the practices, take a quick snapshot with the self-compassion questionnaire.
-Jeff
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