5 reasons why busy women need to prioritise outdoor adventure

There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. March was a big month for me; two school camps, two weddings, two Kangaroo Island guiding trips, two festivals, plus moving house. While the month was full of things I genuinely love, I still found myself arriving at the end of it feeling completely fried. Not just tired, but disconnected...from my body, from my breath, and from that more spacious version of myself I know I can be. Your month might have looked different, but if you’re anything like the women I work with, I’d guess you had a month of work, meetings, fringe shows, social events, and holding a big mental load too. You had that feeling that life is full, but you somehow feel a little… off. And here’s the thing: the answer isn’t always doing less. Because if I’m honest, I don’t want a smaller life. I want a full one. A rich one. One that holds work I care about, people I love, and experiences that light me up. But what I was reminded of very clearly of camping over the Easter long weekend, is this: Busy women don’t just need rest, we need to step outside. Not in a “quick walk around the block” kind of way...in a leave-your-phone-behind, feel-your-feet-on-the-earth, remember-who-you-are kind of way. After four days of camping in the bush, swimming in the river, walking under moonlight, and sitting by the fire under a sky full of stars… I feel like myself again. I feel clear, grounded and regulated. It reminded me that time like this isn’t a luxury or a “nice to have", it’s a vital part of how I take care of myself so I can actually keep showing up in my life in a way that feels good. I’d even go as far as saying this: for overstretched, over-analytical, high-achieving women, regular solid blocks of outdoor time isn’t optional, It’s essential. Here’s why outdoor adventure matters more than you think.