nature Archives - Dave Wheitner

Health Benefits of Nature & the Outdoors: Ecotherapy & Ecocoaching

Do you want to have more movement your life, lower your stress levels, enhance mindfulness and concentration, and experience more connection? Getting out into nature, and really taking the time to experience it, has many benefits. Ecotherapy, discussed lightheartedly in the below video from … Read more

If You Are Not You, Who Will Be?

nature photo with trees, bicycle, and inspirational quote about authenticity

Being our authentic self isn’t always the easiest thing, especially as we relate to others in various ways, but it’s important to keep giving it our best shot. (Photo taken atop Mount Tabor dormant volcano park, Portland, OR.)

Rain Often Provides the Background for Life’s Most Beautiful Moments

Amaryllis in rainy window--life's beautiful moments

This is a helpful thing to keep in mind when we’re facing adversity and are trying to remain optimistic. Sometimes we experience states or emotions in contrast to one another. What additional thoughts or feelings does this inspire for you?

Looking Past Life’s Valleys

This is particularly true if you have a habit of taking on meaningful challenges.

Cooperation

In a world that often overemphasizes independence and individual success, it’s important to remember how interdependent we also are. This applies whether you are a team leader, a team member, or even someone who often works independently.

I sometimes work with coaching clients around building support networks. This assists them in achieving what’s important to them.

In what areas of your life are you already good at cooperating–relying upon others while also allowing them to rely upon you?

In what areas of your life would you like to improve one or both of these aspects of cooperation?

Determine one or two small steps you can take over the next week to gently stretch your boundaries in this area.

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