Touching the Summit 
- Yes You Can - 💪
The hardest part of the journey is believing you can!👉👊
Here I am prepping routes for a visit to California. There are several big day routes planned that reach summits above 4000m (my wife won't camp, so we have to do them in 1 day... but that's another story!). Before I even step on the plane to fly across to another continent, my mind is already filled with self doubt.
I am questioning if I will be fit enough, will I be able to make it, will my head be pounding so much, will my anxiety be so high that I can't do it? Or even, will the weather be bad?
What I should be thinking is "so what, the journey will be worth it". Even if I don't make the summits, there will be lots to see along the way. In life, you might not always make your "summits", but you'll always learn things along the way which is an opportunity... so remember: yes you can. ✌💙
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#trentinotravel #gardasee #lakegarda #viaferrata #visititaly🇮🇹 #thursdaythoughts #thursdaytravel #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #exploremore #adventureawaits #adventureseeker #placestosee #beautifuldestinations #welivetoexplore #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- Self Doubt - 🙈
Believe in yourself and the rest will fall into place🌿
"Believe in yourself"... it is easier said than done. Especially if you've been bullied for years and eventually you believe the things the bullies say. If you were assaulted and then blamed by the defendant and also by your own partner for "what you were wearing". Different events can lead to self doubt.
It takes time and practice to believe in yourself. Lots of behavioral therapy changes and frustrating times of trying to put your lessons into practice.
If you ever doubt yourself, know that it is possible to believe in yourself. Know that you should be patient with yourself; it doesn't happen over night. Know that you are capable of believing in yourself.💙✌
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#croatia🇭🇷 #croatialove #croatiapostcards #kroatien🇭🇷 #triestecity #trieste #visititaly🇮🇹 #agameoftones #bestvacationspix #exploremore #travelstoke #visualsoflife #ourplanetdaily #travelawesome #peoplescreatives #nextstopnature #heimplanet #mentalhealthmatters #livingwithanxiety #takemethere #travelcentralamerica #beach🌊 #coastwalk #touchingthesummit
- In Charge - 😎
I am in charge of myself and this Tuesday I choose happiness! 🤗
A few months ago I booked flights to SFO (San Francisco) after seeing them on offer (344 EUR return Direct MUC - SFO)... bargain huh? Anyway, I fly out this weekend. 🇩🇪✈🇺🇸
I am hoping to learn about the areas I visit, observe wildlife, the flowing waters, the sun rising and setting. 🌞🌙
During every trip, I leave no trace, respect the places values and eco-systems. Ultimately, I must understand that I am a guest in these areas. In this photo, I was a guest in the Brenta Alps; I left no trace and engaged in activities that the locals of that area deemed acceptable. I watched wildlife (mainly mountain goats) from a distance and tried to not disturb any of the fauna and flora.
In life, if anyone tries to disrupt my eco-system, I have to make a choice and ask myself: "will these people cause lasting damage to me or affect my healing". If the answer is yes, then I have to cut contact with them and choose happiness 💙✌️
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@deuter @bloceyewear #trentinotravel #gardasee #lakegarda #viaferrata #visititaly🇮🇹#adventurequeen #ukhikers #wanderlust #sheexplores #globelletravels #getoutside #outdoorwomen #radgirlslife #andshesdopetoo #wildandfree #wildernessbabes #adventureseeker #travelblogger #blogger_de l #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #adventureawaits #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- Be Thankful - 🔷
Happiness isn't always about getting Every thing you want. It's about loving and being thankful for what you have. 🌳
It is so easy for us to concentrate on the negatives, the things we don't have or didn't achieve or the things that went wrong. But what about the things we do have and the things we did achieve and the lessons we learnt from things that went wrong?
There are so many traumatic and negative things happening in my personal life that I feel consumed by them, it affects everything from sleep to concentration and outlook on life. But what about the things I do have? This weekend I spent time with friends and family back home in County Durham, drank tea and watched the sunset. Now I am in Amsterdam airport awaiting to fly back to my wife in Munich and go back to the office tomorrow to do a job I enjoy. This photo was taken on a hike in the Alta Badoa region of the Dolomites. These are things I am thankful.
Think; what are you thankful for? ✌💙
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#dolomitesunesco #dolomiti #southtirol #Südtirol #cortinadampezzo #altabadia #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #finditliveit #agameoftones #natureformywellbeing #timetoplay #natureaddiction #beautyofnature #wildplaces #explorethewild#couragetochange #liveyourpurpose #highselfesteem #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #gipfelstürmer #bergsteigen #mountains #alpinetouring #herwanderfullife #touchingthesummit
- Smile - 😊
The People who make you smile when you see then, those should be your favourite people. 😬
There are a select few people who make me smile when I see them. Those people are my family and close friends. Although living in Bavaria can be beautiful and exhilarating, it is tough to be away from my family and friends back home. Everytime I see them on whatsapp, Skype or in person, it lights up my day. I find myself coming back to those memories when times get tough. Hold onto those who make you smile, they are priceless and your favourites 💙✌
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@deuter @dein_bayern @bloceyewear #visitbavaria #welovebavaria #hikingislife #hiking👣 #travelgermany #germany🇩🇪 #germany #bayrischzell #bayernliebe #bavarianalps #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #mondaymotivation💪 #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- First Step - 🏃
You don't have to see every foot hold. Just take the first step. ✌
When I first looked at the summit of the Alpspitze, I thought "how do I climb that? Where to I climb to the summit?" 🤷🏽♀ The thoughts of what, where and how can be overwhelming. Experience on mountains has taught me that there is usually always a way to the summit. Just take one step at a time and find your way. Go with a buddy, talk and exchange ideas with your buddy. When I start an ascent, it isn't always possible to know where every foothold or hand hold will be, but step by step, the hand and foot holds become clearer 😊
Take your steps forward in life and you'll eventually figure out the way to go ✌💙
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@deuter @dein_bayern @bloceyewear #visitbavaria #welovebavaria #travelgermany #germany🇩🇪 #zugspitze #alpspitze #wettersteingebirge #bayernliebe #bavarianalps #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #mondaymotivation💪 #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #touchingthesummit
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- Yes You Can - 💪
The hardest part of the journey is believing you can!👉👊
Here I am prepping routes for a visit to California. There are several big day routes planned that reach summits above 4000m (my wife won't camp, so we have to do them in 1 day... but that's another story!). Before I even step on the plane to fly across to another continent, my mind is already filled with self doubt.
I am questioning if I will be fit enough, will I be able to make it, will my head be pounding so much, will my anxiety be so high that I can't do it? Or even, will the weather be bad?
What I should be thinking is "so what, the journey will be worth it". Even if I don't make the summits, there will be lots to see along the way. In life, you might not always make your "summits", but you'll always learn things along the way which is an opportunity... so remember: yes you can. ✌💙
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#trentinotravel #gardasee #lakegarda #viaferrata #visititaly🇮🇹 #thursdaythoughts #thursdaytravel #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #exploremore #adventureawaits #adventureseeker #placestosee #beautifuldestinations #welivetoexplore #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- Self Doubt - 🙈
Believe in yourself and the rest will fall into place🌿
"Believe in yourself"... it is easier said than done. Especially if you've been bullied for years and eventually you believe the things the bullies say. If you were assaulted and then blamed by the defendant and also by your own partner for "what you were wearing". Different events can lead to self doubt.
It takes time and practice to believe in yourself. Lots of behavioral therapy changes and frustrating times of trying to put your lessons into practice.
If you ever doubt yourself, know that it is possible to believe in yourself. Know that you should be patient with yourself; it doesn't happen over night. Know that you are capable of believing in yourself.💙✌
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#croatia🇭🇷 #croatialove #croatiapostcards #kroatien🇭🇷 #triestecity #trieste #visititaly🇮🇹 #agameoftones #bestvacationspix #exploremore #travelstoke #visualsoflife #ourplanetdaily #travelawesome #peoplescreatives #nextstopnature #heimplanet #mentalhealthmatters #livingwithanxiety #takemethere #travelcentralamerica #beach🌊 #coastwalk #touchingthesummit
- In Charge - 😎
I am in charge of myself and this Tuesday I choose happiness! 🤗
A few months ago I booked flights to SFO (San Francisco) after seeing them on offer (344 EUR return Direct MUC - SFO)... bargain huh? Anyway, I fly out this weekend. 🇩🇪✈🇺🇸
I am hoping to learn about the areas I visit, observe wildlife, the flowing waters, the sun rising and setting. 🌞🌙
During every trip, I leave no trace, respect the places values and eco-systems. Ultimately, I must understand that I am a guest in these areas. In this photo, I was a guest in the Brenta Alps; I left no trace and engaged in activities that the locals of that area deemed acceptable. I watched wildlife (mainly mountain goats) from a distance and tried to not disturb any of the fauna and flora.
In life, if anyone tries to disrupt my eco-system, I have to make a choice and ask myself: "will these people cause lasting damage to me or affect my healing". If the answer is yes, then I have to cut contact with them and choose happiness 💙✌️
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@deuter @bloceyewear #trentinotravel #gardasee #lakegarda #viaferrata #visititaly🇮🇹#adventurequeen #ukhikers #wanderlust #sheexplores #globelletravels #getoutside #outdoorwomen #radgirlslife #andshesdopetoo #wildandfree #wildernessbabes #adventureseeker #travelblogger #blogger_de l #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #adventureawaits #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- Be Thankful - 🔷
Happiness isn't always about getting Every thing you want. It's about loving and being thankful for what you have. 🌳
It is so easy for us to concentrate on the negatives, the things we don't have or didn't achieve or the things that went wrong. But what about the things we do have and the things we did achieve and the lessons we learnt from things that went wrong?
There are so many traumatic and negative things happening in my personal life that I feel consumed by them, it affects everything from sleep to concentration and outlook on life. But what about the things I do have? This weekend I spent time with friends and family back home in County Durham, drank tea and watched the sunset. Now I am in Amsterdam airport awaiting to fly back to my wife in Munich and go back to the office tomorrow to do a job I enjoy. This photo was taken on a hike in the Alta Badoa region of the Dolomites. These are things I am thankful.
Think; what are you thankful for? ✌💙
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#dolomitesunesco #dolomiti #southtirol #Südtirol #cortinadampezzo #altabadia #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #finditliveit #agameoftones #natureformywellbeing #timetoplay #natureaddiction #beautyofnature #wildplaces #explorethewild#couragetochange #liveyourpurpose #highselfesteem #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #gipfelstürmer #bergsteigen #mountains #alpinetouring #herwanderfullife #touchingthesummit
- Smile - 😊
The People who make you smile when you see then, those should be your favourite people. 😬
There are a select few people who make me smile when I see them. Those people are my family and close friends. Although living in Bavaria can be beautiful and exhilarating, it is tough to be away from my family and friends back home. Everytime I see them on whatsapp, Skype or in person, it lights up my day. I find myself coming back to those memories when times get tough. Hold onto those who make you smile, they are priceless and your favourites 💙✌
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@deuter @dein_bayern @bloceyewear #visitbavaria #welovebavaria #hikingislife #hiking👣 #travelgermany #germany🇩🇪 #germany #bayrischzell #bayernliebe #bavarianalps #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #mondaymotivation💪 #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #homeoftravel #touchingthesummit
- First Step - 🏃
You don't have to see every foot hold. Just take the first step. ✌
When I first looked at the summit of the Alpspitze, I thought "how do I climb that? Where to I climb to the summit?" 🤷🏽♀ The thoughts of what, where and how can be overwhelming. Experience on mountains has taught me that there is usually always a way to the summit. Just take one step at a time and find your way. Go with a buddy, talk and exchange ideas with your buddy. When I start an ascent, it isn't always possible to know where every foothold or hand hold will be, but step by step, the hand and foot holds become clearer 😊
Take your steps forward in life and you'll eventually figure out the way to go ✌💙
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@deuter @dein_bayern @bloceyewear #visitbavaria #welovebavaria #travelgermany #germany🇩🇪 #zugspitze #alpspitze #wettersteingebirge #bayernliebe #bavarianalps #adventurequeen #ukhikers #mentalhealthrecovery #keepitwild #letsgosomewhere #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #bergmädchen #mountaingirl #gipfelstürmer #finditliveit #agameoftones #adventureawaits #mondaymotivation💪 #dirtbagdarling #sheclimbs #touchingthesummit
Touching the Summit
