Navigating social anxiety in the Portuguese sunshine.
Sun, Surf and Social Anxiety.
How To…Wild Swim in Winter
Tips on how to get in colder water in the colder months and stay safe whilst doing it.
How the Sea Saved Me: My Year in Cornwall
Reflecting on my year in Cornwall and the incredible impact it's had on my confidence and mental wellbeing.
4 Books That Have Kept Me Going Through Recovery
It's safe to say that I've had a lot of time on my hands over the last couple of months and hadn't been coping so well with so much time in my own company (you can read more about it here). I'd already made a conscious effort to try and read more, but being stuck... Continue Reading →
Social Anxiety and How Getting Outdoors Helped Me Regain My Confidence
How the outdoors and pushing myself out of my comfort zone has helped me to regain my confidence and battle through my social anxiety.
A Month of Reflection: What I’ve Learnt Being in my Own Company
The rollercoaster after surgery. From some of the darkest days, to coming out the other side and choosing myself.
My Journey with an Injured Knee: Torn Ligaments and Staying Positive
I first injured my knee back in October 2018. I tore a ligament playing netball and it's safe to say my knee hasn't been right since. At the time, I had the support of my husband, both emotionally and financially. I didn't have to worry about rushing back to work, or getting from A to... Continue Reading →
What is Mental Health Swims and Why I Signed Up As a Host
Cold water swimming/dipping is something that has become extremely popular over the last few years, especially during lockdown. I started dipping back in December 2020 and haven't looked back. After that first snowy dip, I was hooked. To start with, the cold water became a place where I could switch off from the busyness in... Continue Reading →
Taking Some ‘Me’ Time: A Four Day Yoga Retreat on the Cornish Coast
Recently, I've been doing a very good job of getting in my own head and beating myself up over silly things, so the timing of this fell right when I most needed it. Firstly I want to say a huge thank you to Felicity for hosting an incredible retreat and creating such a calm and... Continue Reading →
How Daily Morning Dips are Helping My Mental Wellbeing
Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting out for a dip pretty much every morning. Yes there have been days when I've struggled to get out of bed, but on the whole it's something I look forward to. I've been cold water dipping for over a year, but I've never got into... Continue Reading →
Lisa Outdoors 