Many a time, we just go with the flow and forget to explore our interests. Life just takes over everything. One day, I decided to pull the plug on the unhealthy routine that my body had gotten used to. Consciously, I unravelled the depths of my mental and physical realms and strove to overcome my fears and start anew. With that, hiking came into my life, which to this day, evokes a myriad of emotions in me.
Trekking helped me instil a more disciplined routine into my life. Rather than battling with stress, deteriorating health and workload, my days have become more relaxed, planned and a positive outlook for improvisation every day. I overcame my fear of heights and I can proudly say that I have climbed most of the mountains in the UAE, and I am currently on a journey to climb the highest mountain in Europe, i.e., Elbrus in June, 2021.
Women are often juggling with numerous aspects of life that we neglect our own needs. But when I go on an adventure activity like mountain trekking or hiking, I discover sides to myself that I may have forgotten. These sides help me explore what’s missing when we are so busy living in the fast lane, competing every day. If you are inspired by my journey, do leave me your comment below. And if there’s any advice I can offer, please feel free to ask. God speed!
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