Whether you’ve just stepped off trail after half a year, a couple of months, or even just a few weeks—this is for you. If you’ve lived the rhythm of trail life, felt the shift of carrying your home on your back, and are now feeling the ache of being back in “real life,” I’m speaking directly to you. First, let me say this: what you’ve just done is almost impossible to put into words. It’s one of the most incredible things you’ll ever experience, yet trying to explain it to ot

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Let's talk about something really special today: positive affirmations . These are simple phrases that can really change how we feel about ourselves and what we can do. It's like having a secret weapon in our minds that helps us be more positive and strong. Why Affirmations Matter Our internal dialogue—the words we use in our thoughts and the stories we tell ourselves—plays a critical role in shaping our mental and physical well-being. But, we often default to narratives tha