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Be Brave Right Where You Are
Amanda Hatley, She Summits, Co.
I realized that I live my best life in the outdoors.
Start Small and Build Confidence
Christi Holmes, Maine Women Hunters
Role models are so important. It’s so hard to picture yourself doing something that you haven’t seen anyone who looks like you doing.
Keep It Creative
Holly Twining, Maine Yoga Adventures
If I’m staying good at my job, I’m going to keep it creative.
Follow Your Heart (and Your Dogs)
Polly Mahoney of Mahoosuc Guide Service
Still, after all these years, it’s an adrenaline rush and a spiritual experience for me every time.
Slow Down and Be Present
Lauren Jacobs, University of Maine
Not everyone is going to do it like you, and that is totally fine.
Make Some Use of Your Discomfort
Bri Dostie, Confluence Collective
Normalcy is not the same thing for everybody.
Take Your Time and Snack A Lot
Shannon Bryan, FitMaine
Instead of ‘I suck at that’, try ‘I’m really good at learning’.
Don’t Talk Yourself Out of It
Jeanne Christie, Connect to Wilderness
It’s just a matter of persisting and not talking yourself out of things.
Learn Skills, Not Fear
Alicia Heyburn, Teens to Trails and the Ladies Adventure Club of Maine
The door to the outdoors will swing open to you at any age.