Happy Wednesday folks, I've recently been reading into fractals and how they can support our wellbeing. You can view fractals in many different ways, however, as outdoorsy types, the best way is through nature. Fractal viewing has been linked to stress reduction, the increase in alpha brain waves and supporting positive mood. I've put together this infographic, I hope it helps. Weekly Challenge: This week's challenge is to head out and view / photograph some fractals in your area and come back and share in this thread 😁

Pack for Day 3, Not Day 1 Day 1 - You’re fresh, organised, and suspiciously optimistic. Day 3 is where reality shows up. When packing, ask yourself: • Will I still want to carry this when I’m tired? •Will I still need this when things are damp, messy, and morale is low? •Can this item do more than one job? Focus on: 🌿Reliable basics over “nice-to-haves” 🌿Lightweight, multi-use gear 🌿Easy access to essentials when you’re low on energy Because by Day 3, no one cares how clever your packing system is. You care about warmth, food, and not hating your bag. Old-school rule: if in doubt, simplify. Mini challenge: Lay your kit out and remove 3 non-essential items before your next trip. You won’t miss them & your shoulders will thank you

Any interesting wee micro adventures or trips happening? We've not been out lately due to illness so I'd love to hear what everyone else has been up to. 🧠 Share a reflection on something that happened this week 🌿 A photo of where you've spent time outdoors lately

Good morning lovely community, let's reflect on the week and look ahead to this week. 🤔How are we feeling? 🔋What's 1 thing you could do this week to protect your wellbeing? 🌿What are you doing this week to make sure you get outdoors? 👇🏼 You know the drill 😎 @Adam Burns @Adam Quigley @Alexandra Deliyannis @Amanda Cunningham-Gray @Annie Art @Christine Cook @Darren Woolley @Deanna Jenkins @Emily Falconer @Hazel Ryder @Indiya Kurlus @Joelle Breault-Hood @Jones Marilyn @Joseph Newbold @Justin Self @Kaleb Bradley @Kathy Baker @Kelly Black @Kristofer Law @Laura Mcgahey @Lawrence Payne @Layi Wasabi @Liz Edington @Martin Murray @Matt Kristoff @Maya Ellison @Melanie Legge @Michael Lohse @Nana Pfeiffer @Nisana Miller @Noah Hardy @Outdoor Heroes @Paul Smith @Pauline Leitch @Arthor Pendragon @Rodney Thompson Outdoor Skills @Stewart Robertson @Tiara Kuns Kuns @Tommy Farley @Wendy Wiseman @Will Holland

Yesterday was a busy day for me so coupling Thoughtful Thursday with Friday's Quizzy Question 👇🏼 ❓If access to the outdoors was taken away, what do you think would happen? Now, in Scotland, we have the Right to Roam so long as the Scottish Outdoor Access Code is followed. In England, it's a little different, they have some freedoms but less than Scotland. I'm unsure how things work overseas, but from what I can gather, in the US, there are National Parks available for visiting, but there are trespass laws and it's a little stricter? (Happy to be corrected). But what if complete access was blocked, no outdoor tourism/ no visiting National Parks, trespassing extended to these areas and more 😬 A horrible thought, but could it happen? Perhaps? a) How would you cope - emotionally & otherwise b) How do you think 'they' would begin implementing something like this? c) How long do you reckon it would take the public to revolt and cause chaos for those attempting to restrict its use? Let's open discussion and remember to be kind: 👇🏼 you guys know what to do 👍🏼