1000 hours outside

Have you heard of this 1000 hours outside initiative?  It’s absolutely amazing and it’s such a great way to encourage you to spend more time outside exploring and for myself getting out more with the little ones.

I wanted to give an update on our first year with our focus primarily getting outside.

I didn’t think we’d actually make 1000 hours within the year as we had a very slow start, however, by the end of December. We actually hit nearly 1500 hours outside. Such an amazing achievement. Myself and my little boys have had so many amazing adventures outside, little and small adventures. It really doesn’t matter how long, if it’s half an hour to walk or five hours exploring the beach or the woods just do it, get out there and enjoy switching off and being outdoors.

I’ve noticed the impact being outside has on your own well-being and I’m a huge advocate for broadcasting. If you’re feeling down get out go for a walk have a fresh breath of air, blow the cobwebs away as they say just get out and you will feel so much better! You don’t realise the wonders that the sunshine can have on you even here where we don’t actually get a lot. Have a nice deep breath and absorb those lovely rays.

We are very much continuing 1000 hours outside this year and so far with hit just over 40 hours already.

My top five tips for getting outdoors, a little bit more are:

1. Prepare for any weather.

2. Take drinks, hot and cold!

3. Snacks loads and loads of snacks!

4. If you’re getting out with kids, make sure you plan your route, some children might get tired so take that into consideration if you’re planning on going further afield. Or take a pushchair

5. Try to visit somewhere that has facilities nearby to use too.

Go check out their Instagram page I’ll drop link. They also have an app as well which is really cheap download and track your hours outside. It’s really helpful!

https://instagram.com/1000hoursoutside?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know any adventures that you’ve been up to, and if you are also taking part with 1000 hours outside!

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