My former boss and I have been hiking to get in touch with nature.  This is a picture from our last adventure two weeks ago.  It’s a great way to connect and let go of the stress of everyday life.  I’ve also been purchasing a lot of things second hand, especially fashion, or sharing/exchanging professional attire with others.  I learned about fast fashion and its impact at an art exhibit and try to lesson my contribution to it.

My former boss and I have been hiking to get in touch with nature.  This is a picture from our last adventure two weeks ago.  It’s a great way to connect and let go of the stress of everyday life.  I’ve also been purchasing a lot of things second hand, especially fashion, or sharing/exchanging professional attire with others.  I learned about fast fashion and its impact at an art exhibit and try to lesson my contribution to it.

I’m also not a fan of fast fashion and think it’s better to thrift or buy clothes that I know will last a while! Great pic btw!

As far as connecting with the otuside, I am a runner. I run almost daily, and I compete in Spartan races as well for fun. I also like hiking nearby trails. We tend to be very thrifty at our house when it comes to sustainability. We are always trying to recycle objects, and my wife and I are very big into furniture reclamation, rather than junking stuff that has outlived its use. WE end up getting alot of furniture that people are going to throw out and we try to find creative ways to make them useful again. We often end up giving the newly upcycled items away, but my wife has joked that we should make it into a business. Here is a coffee hutch I created using an old entertainment system that was headed for the dump. 

I love getting out in the yard and planting seasonal flowers and tending to the vines we’re trying to get to grow up our back fence wall. There’s just something about playing in the dirt that is so therapeutic! 

The value of being outdoors can’t be understated, and being outdoors motivates me to reduce car trips, take my dog out for a walk and experience the world through her eyes, and appreciate my surroundings. I also love taking care of our yard as the scent of freshly cut grass wafts around me.

I’m lucky that this is the view I have from the window of my home office, and even in the dead of winter I enjoy it as a backdrop. (Along with my Qualtrics mug, and Yakko and Wakko Warner.)

As far as connecting with the otuside, I am a runner. I run almost daily, and I compete in Spartan races as well for fun. I also like hiking nearby trails. We tend to be very thrifty at our house when it comes to sustainability. We are always trying to recycle objects, and my wife and I are very big into furniture reclamation, rather than junking stuff that has outlived its use. WE end up getting alot of furniture that people are going to throw out and we try to find creative ways to make them useful again. We often end up giving the newly upcycled items away, but my wife has joked that we should make it into a business. Here is a coffee hutch I created using an old entertainment system that was headed for the dump. 

 

​@XM_JoshB The coffee hutch is amazing! Excellent work!

As others have mentioned on this topic thread, I also find so much solace in nature, and it’s more important than ever to protect precious global environments around the world against destruction of all kinds.

This photo shows the famous “Tree of Life” on the Washington coast. I took this photo a few weeks ago; the tree is famous for thriving against seemingly impossible odds on a cliff above a beach, but due to recent erosion, the tree has fallen significantly, and may not survive the year.

I find the tree to be symbolic in so many ways -- reflective of nature’s struggle to stay afloat in a world that seems bent on destroying it.

The value of being outdoors can’t be understated, and being outdoors motivates me to reduce car trips, take my dog out for a walk and experience the world through her eyes, and appreciate my surroundings. I also love taking care of our yard as the scent of freshly cut grass wafts around me.

I’m lucky that this is the view I have from the window of my home office, and even in the dead of winter I enjoy it as a backdrop. (Along with my Qualtrics mug, and Yakko and Wakko Warner.)

 

​@AdamK12 That is indeed a great view! And the Qualtrics reusable mug is also good for the environment

My former boss and I have been hiking to get in touch with nature.  This is a picture from our last adventure two weeks ago.  It’s a great way to connect and let go of the stress of everyday life.  I’ve also been purchasing a lot of things second hand, especially fashion, or sharing/exchanging professional attire with others.  I learned about fast fashion and its impact at an art exhibit and try to lesson my contribution to it.

​@pamelalbeck It is really remarkable how much being in nature can help us de-stress! Even brief visits outside can work wonders

​@Michael_Cooksey thanks--and yes, I forgot to mention that reusing water bottles is something we all can do for sustainability!

First of all, I’ve never thought about hosting the event by South Korea. 

Jeju, the most beautiful, biggest island in Korea is the location. I hope to be there.

As the world running day, 4th June today, I ran  5 km in the morning around the park. 

Then, I rode a bicycle to the office. 

It, this habit, goes on. 

The value of being outdoors can’t be understated, and being outdoors motivates me to reduce car trips, take my dog out for a walk and experience the world through her eyes, and appreciate my surroundings. I also love taking care of our yard as the scent of freshly cut grass wafts around me.

I’m lucky that this is the view I have from the window of my home office, and even in the dead of winter I enjoy it as a backdrop. (Along with my Qualtrics mug, and Yakko and Wakko Warner.)

 

That is absolutely gorgeous and seems like it would be so calming! I’m in AZ, so we have a lot of cacti, rock, and tan stuff. I so miss the green! DO you mind sharing where you’re located? Oh, and side note - I love the scent of freshly cut grass! My daughter even tried to find me a candle with this scent- HA!

 How do you connect with the environment in your everyday life?

Running outside is very important to me as it allows me to reconnect with nature and the outdoors, it also helps me to then sit at my desk all day and work ;-) 

Thanks, ​@CMurph --I’m in northern Virginia, so we’re in that part of the spring where the trees are done bringing their leaves out and it’s not too hot and humid yet!

First of all, I’ve never thought about hosting the event by South Korea. 

Jeju, the most beautiful, biggest island in Korea is the location. I hope to be there.

As the world running day, 4th June today, I ran  5 km in the morning around the park. 

Then, I rode a bicycle to the office. 

It, this habit, goes on. 

​@SewanYun, Jeju is a stunning place and Mt. Hallasan is also beautiful to hike!

My family and I live on a few acres in the middle of Wisconsin.  We practically live outside in the summer months to take advantage of the nice weather.  We have created a little homestead with 25 chickens, 6 turkeys, 10 ducks, a dozen apple trees, and multiple gardens!  My 2 kids love every part of helping with all of it.  They water the gardens/trees, help plant all food and flowers, and love to go grab the eggs out of the coop.

While I love the summer temperatures, my favorite WI season is fall. It’s great tending to my pumpkins in the garden now to know that this fall all of our beautiful decorations will be home grown!

So far, those are all great pictures/stories.  I love the outdoors and spend as much time as I can outside in my garden, kayaking on the lake or hanging out around the firepit at the campgrounds. 

During the week, I walk for 30 minutes daily with a co-worker. I have a routine of recycling plastic and cardboard to help the environment. 

I connect with the environment by biking and hiking, often along the shores of Lake Superior—this photo captures one of those moments. Having access to such natural beauty so close to home is a true blessing; it allows me to escape into nature without traveling far. As part of my sustainable habits, I also commute to work by bike or public transportation to reduce my environmental impact.

​@Mannila Where are you near Lake Superior?  I used to live in Duluth :)  SO beautiful up there!

​@MeganZich I'm in Thunder Bay, Ontario (just across the border)! It’s definitely beautiful up here, especially the views from the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Hope you get a chance to visit sometime!

One of my favorite ways to connect with the environment is through eco-walks—Colombia, my home country, is full of beautiful places to enjoy them. I love breathing in the fresh air while walking with my boyfriend and our dog. It’s something we really enjoy together. Lately, I’ve also been getting into outdoor meditation. Taking a few quiet minutes to connect with myself in nature has been incredibly grounding in the midst of daily life.

In terms of sustainable habits, I’ve become much more consistent with recycling and more mindful about how I do it. I’ve also started buying more second-hand clothes. I hadn’t really seen the value in it before, but now I truly enjoy it—it’s been a great shift!

This weekend, I reconnected with nature by getting my hands dirty in the garden: with a plan, some gloves, and my XM Community cap firmly on (literally!).

As I was pulling weeds, I couldn’t help but reflect on how similar gardening is to Experience Management: It starts with strategy, but execution, adaptability, and teamwork are what bring results (whether it's juicy tomatoes or meaningful insights.)

This moment grounded me in the outdoors and reminded me how valuable it is to slow down, dig in (literally and figuratively!), and stay committed. 

One of my favorite ways to connect with the environment is through eco-walks—Colombia, my home country, is full of beautiful places to enjoy them. I love breathing in the fresh air while walking with my boyfriend and our dog. It’s something we really enjoy together. Lately, I’ve also been getting into outdoor meditation. Taking a few quiet minutes to connect with myself in nature has been incredibly grounding in the midst of daily life.

In terms of sustainable habits, I’ve become much more consistent with recycling and more mindful about how I do it. I’ve also started buying more second-hand clothes. I hadn’t really seen the value in it before, but now I truly enjoy it—it’s been a great shift!

Being outdoors and taking in the fresh air is meditative and calming! I like to take mid-day walks around a park near me when I’m feeling especially stressed out. 

​@mfiset, love the gardening comparison! I think you’re right that creating great experiences requires similar elements for success

I suppose the most impactful decision for the environment our family has made is going carless. We’ve been walking and biking a lot more since then obviously and got in way better shape without much effort. Not only physically but also mentally - not having a car had the consequence of slowing down the frantic pace of life for us.

Our ways to connect with nature are pretty simple as well: days at the lake, walks in the woods, mountain hikes.