Tag: stepping out of comfort zone

Solo Hiking

“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt.” -John Muir

Cathedral Gorge State Park

I decided once again to do the #52hikechallenge for 2022. I thoroughly emjoyed the hikes last year, so it just made sense to do it yet again. My friend and I decided to do it again together, or at least as many hikes as we could together. With work and life, we just can’t always make the weekly hikes together. For the very first time in my life, I did a solo hike. I made sure it was just a short little one miler for my very first one.

Things I realized…

I’m not a huge fan of hiking alone.

I did enjoy the solitude of hiking alone.

I’m going to try some other hikes alone before I compeletly give up.

Hiking alone was way out of my comfort zone.

While I learned all these things, I also had a good time. Was I scared even though it was just a one mile hike? Yes. Was I proud of myself for getting out there and doing a solo hike to keep up on my challenge? You betcha. Will I do it again? Yes. Will I still be scared? More than likely. That’s the point though right? I’m trying to do things to get myself out of my comfort zone. This was definitely one of them.

My Plan is to continue to learn about the art of solo hiking so I have better tips and tricks to not be so nervous and to make sure I keep myself safe. I never would’ve been able to see these views if I hadn’t stepped out of my comfort zone.

Everything You Want Is On The Other Side of Fear.

Carlsbad State Beach, California

Everything I wanted for the life of my kids and I was on the other side of my fear. And thus, a blog is born.

When I first separated from my now ex-husband, over four years ago, I made a promise to myself that I would come out of my comfort zone. That I would overcome my fears and create a new life for my kids and I. I made several goals. One such goal was to take my kids somewhere new every year, by myself. I had NEVER gone on vacation by myself with my kids. Sure I had taken them by myself to see family a few hours away, but the drive was familiar and one I’d done uncountable times. I never felt all alone either, because we were with family. Taking my kids by myself to Disneyland?! The old me thought that was plain crazy. Not anymore. We’ve now gone multiple times. Does it scare me to take my kids on vacation by myself? Absolutely. Have I gotten upset, yelled, and more than one of us have cried? You betcha. Will I keep doing it? Absolutely. We’ve gone on some memorable vacations together, just the three of us. Places I never would’ve dreamed of going by myself with my kids.

Four years later and thousands of pictures of our adventures and I am amazed at what we’ve done together, and all the fun, new places we’ve gone. I never would’ve been able to do all this if I had stayed hidden behind my fear.

Coming out of my comfort zone has always been really hard for me. Man. Have I had such a love hate relationship with trying to overcome my fears! It’s been scary, and beautiful all at the same time. Join me, as I continue to navigate life as a single mom, trying to come out of my comfort zone, and creating the life for my kids and I that I’ve always wanted. I’m excited about this next stage of my life.