Crossing paths
Connect outside exists because of the crossing of paths. Of course when John and Emma 's path crossed and they shaped a vision for offering coaching, and workshops in the…
Skills fade
I'm John Tierney, the mountain leader half of Connect Outside. As the seasons change and I am leading groups of all ages in the mountains much more, I'm drawn to…
Waterfalls & mindfulness
John Tierney , February 2024 Love a good waterfall, me. This one was near Grasmere in the Lake District this January. There’s an instant mindfulness opportunity staring into and absorbing…
How do you take your tea?
Come on…think! Why won’t my brain engage and allow me to articulate what I’m thinking?” Ever had that before…? Or “The words coming out of my mouth have no actual…
Feel better when you’re out
Why do so many of us feel better when we're outside? Why do we feel better when we forget our troubles and think about others and the wider world? Well,…
Navigation
Knowing where you are and how to get where you want to be is the fundamental key to exploring the countryside and wild places. It’s also not a bad metaphor…
Interactions at work can feel stressful…
Emma Stubbings looks at how interactions at work can feel stressful…“I feel scrutinised”“I don’t feel like I’m trusted”“I feel pressure to justify myself”“My ideas aren’t taken seriously”“It’s stressful when people in…
Mountains & mental health
John Tierney – Mountain Leader & Mental health first aider Mountains have always been a place I go to reflect. I find a certain peace out here that is seldom…
Top benefits of getting your team outside
There are hundreds. I bet if we asked you to list 10 benefits of getting outside, you could easily reel them off in an instant. This month we want to…