• My Blog

    Power of Mental Resilience: Your Key to a Positive Recovery

    Mental resilience refers to our ability to adapt and bounce back when faced with stress, challenges, or adversity.                                Activities like cold showers, holding planks, making that call to our fellowship friends or other discipline-building exercises can be surprisingly powerful tools for strengthening this resilience especially in Recovery whether that be from addiction, mental health challenges, or physical injury. Exposure in small doses: Activities like taking cold showers or holding uncomfortable exercise poses create manageable, short-term stress. By deliberately facing that stress, you learn to cope with discomfort rather than avoid it. Over time, your mind becomes better at recognizing that discomfort is temporary. This helps you respond calmly to…

  • Fitness,  My Blog,  Recovery

    The Forearm Planks: Simple Routine for Maximum Fitness Gains

    My recovery is a continuous journey and this simple yet powerful exercise routine plays a vital role in strengthening my mindset, keeping me focused and resilient every day. Holding a plank for two minutes as part of my daily routine does more than just build core strength, it reinforces my mental discipline and determination. Physically, this exercise activates my abs, glutes, legs, and shoulders, while also improving my posture, strengthening my lower back, and enhancing my balance. Each time I hold the position, I feel myself growing stronger; both physically and mentally, pushing through challenges with greater confidence and resilience. . I hold a forearm plank for two continuous minutes…

  • My Blog,  Recovery

    Boost Your Morning: The Best Ways to Kick-Start Your Day

    Starting your day right can have a massive impact on your productivity, mood, and overall success. Here are some practical ways to elevate your morning routine and improve how you kickstart your day: 1. Wake Up Early 2. Hydrate First Thing 3. Move Your Body 4. Fuel Your Body with a Healthy Breakfast 5. Set Clear Intentions 6. Practice Mindfulness or Gratitude 7. Avoid the Morning Scroll 8. Dress with Confidence 9. Incorporate Personal Growth 10. End on a Positive Note By focusing on these small but meaningful improvements, you can amplify the impact of your mornings and set the stage for success throughout the day. Which of these habits…

  • My Blog,  Recovery

    Useful Guide for Setting Boundaries in Recovery

    Boundaries in Recovery are essential for protecting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being as you heal from addiction, trauma, or any form of personal growth. They help you establish what is and isn’t acceptable in your relationships, behaviours, and environment. Healthy Boundaries Creating distance is one of the healthiest ways I can protect myself and nurture my growth without compromising my values. It’s not about control; it’s about honouring my needs and safeguarding my emotional space by limiting interactions with those who trigger stress, guilt, or self-doubt. Being mindful of the information, conversations, and influences I allow into my life helps shape a positive and resilient mindset. Boundaries, whether physical,…

  • My Blog,  Recovery

    Breaking Old Patterns: From Setbacks to Growth

    There have been countless moments in my recovery when I’ve felt stuck, as though I were trapped in an endless loop, going around in circles. I’d catch myself slipping into the same familiar patterns, repeating old habits, and reacting to the same triggers that once held me captive. It was frustrating, even disheartening at times, to see myself standing on the brink of these cycles yet again. But something shifted when I realized the significance of what was happening. I could see those patterns. I could recognize the old habits and triggers. With that awareness, I discovered something even more powerful: I had the tools and the ability to break…

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    Practical guide How to Thriving in Recovery

    How-To From Surviving to Thriving Professional SupportI’ve found that working with qualified professionals is incredibly helpful. Whether I’m exploring therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or trauma-informed counseling, having a trained guide allows me to process my emotions in a safe environment. In addition, staying consistent with my medical or addiction care team helps me monitor my progress and tailor my treatment plan when needed. Peer Support GroupsConnecting with others who share similar experiences has been invaluable. In these groups, I feel both validated and understood, which helps to reduce isolation. Listening to others’ journeys and sharing my own struggles and triumphs also…

  • My Blog,  Recovery

    How Resentment Fuels Addiction: How to Overcome It

    Resentment is the number one offender, wreaking havoc on the lives of those struggling with substance use and addictive behaviors. When you let myself get stuck in resentment, the chances of recovering from addiction diminish significantly. Resentment often feels like a wave of anger, bitterness, or dissatisfaction when we believe we’ve been wronged, treated unfairly, or disrespected. This emotion usually stems from a perceived injustice or insult, sometimes something as small as a look, and it has a way of lingering, festering over time. The more we hold onto it, the more it fuels negative feelings toward the person or situation we believe caused my pain. Recognizing this pattern is…

  • Adventures,  Climbing / Caving,  Hiking / Trekking,  Mountaineering,  My Blog

    Useful Safety & Emergency Contacts for the Outdoor Activists

    A comprehensive set of contacts and safety messages for the outdoor activists   Police, Fire or Ambulance (emergency)   999 NHS (non-emergency)                               111 Non-emergency number for the police.       101 Coastguard                                                     112          Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee The Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC), is the sector’s lead body for safety in adventure activities. It is representative of a wide range of stakeholders from the UK adventure activities sector and is supported by the Institute for Outdoor Learning.  info@adventureactivityassociates.co.uk  If you have an Accident in the Hills Dial 999 or 112 . Ask for Police then Mountain Rescue….To use the emergency SMS Service : text 999 and send Police  the…

  • Critical items you ‘Need’ to Survive an Adventure,  My Blog,  Overlooked Survival Items

    Footwear is the ultimate Foundation of our Personal Kit.

    Footwear is the essential gear that grounds me, supporting every step I take across diverse and challenging terrains. It’s not just an accessory; it’s a critical investment in my overall physical and mental well-being. Without the right footwear, even the most meticulously planned adventure can be derailed, as comfort, stability, and resilience are crucial for pushing forward. Since the age of nine, when I was told I would be a cripple, footwear has been of vital importance to me. From the lightweight running shoes I wore during two London Marathons in the mid-eighties to the rugged Baffin boots that provided cold comfort during my 650 km trek to the North…

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Live a Life to Die For

This is the remarkable and inspiring true story of a man who went from being a violent criminal and alcoholic to a charity worker, extreme adventurer and World Record holder.