Balance in the Outdoors

unconpeace

A1 I make sure I take enough time off from making a paycheck to take care of my physical, mental, and spiritual health, being in a NP, I can take care of all 3 at the same time #ParkChat

kermode

A1 #ParkChat Parks tend to counterbalance work, but work seems to win most of the time. I just with weather was less of a factor when visiting parks.

naturetechfam

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A1 we put our paychecks into budget travel, usually to camping in national parks. No fancy daily coffees, eating out, or other extravagant lifestyles for us!

billbrokob

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: There is the home/work balance....and the other half (or more) is the outdoors #ParkChat

tthrash

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1. It's always about having that next weekend away or that next vacation. National Parks fall high on that list, with many of them planned years out (twitterpolls or no twitterpolls). #parkchat

louisbink

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute a1 - This is more of a stuggle as my boys get older and become more entrenched in activities outside of travel. My oldest at 6'2 / 200 is getting harder to say no to! #parkchat

RCGibby73

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: Family comes first and I love getting them outdoors. It can be tough with work and other obligations. Getting to our National Parks is also tough because of where we live but I try to get to one or two a year #ParkChat

coasthikergirl

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 #parkchat Balance really is everything. I’ve had to rebalance my life over the past few years in order to reduce stress.
Our public lands are seriously stressed too.

WildWithinHer

A1. I'm not as good at balance as I'd like to be. I tend to put other people's needs first, which means mine fall down the priority list a bit. As always, working on it. #ParkChat

beckyjlomax

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 I feel like I’m always trying to balance being in the parks with writing about the parks. One is definitely more fulfilling than the other. #ParkChat

Bernardine

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 Life is all about work right now so concentrating on health & wellness is critical. By that I mean hiking & camping. #ParkChat

Todd_the_Hiker

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1. Finding time to get away with family and introducing our grandkids to the outdoors is a big part of keeping it all balanced! #ParkChat

e_terren

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A1. I prioritize experiences over things. Usually. Books are a priority for me. But, getting outdoors everyday is very important. One of my highest priorities is quality travel, which almost always includes public lands. #parkchat

t_jh2009

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1) The outdoors ranks high on my list and its one reason why I have timeshares in Carmel, Lake Tahoe & Sedona to give me a variety. The National Parks are quite important to me otherwise I wouldn't have been a @NatlParkService volunteer for nearly 25 years. #ParkChat

EverybodysNPs

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: It’s a work in progress, but we definitely prioritize getting out in nature as much as possible, whether it’s the backyard, local or state park and then getting to national parks when we can a few times per year if possible. #ParkChat

Shawninthewild

RT @e_terren: @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A1. I prioritize experiences over things. Usually. Books are a priority for me. But, getting ou…

akkingon

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: Balance comes from outdoors: without outdoor activities there isn’t balance. #ParkChat

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: Found it! If I knew how to balance stuff, life would be oh-so much easier. #ParkChat

TheDetourEffect

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A1 #ParkChat nutrition,exercise,& relative freedom to make my own decisions.If I have those I can buckle down & do the stuff I *have* to do b/c I know I’m also doing plenty for myself, & they keep my physical/mental mood up. NPs fit into the last two, giving me movement & freedom

OutdoorAdv360

A1: visiting parks is my sanctuary against this busy world we live in #ParkChat

Stars252525

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 Family, friends, and pets first. Been out shopping today for my mom's new assisted living space. National park sites and wildlife are very important to me too though. #ParkChat

last_adventurer

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1. Protecting public lands and educating the public is numero uno. Food is number two. Ummm I guess that makes you lot priority 42. #parkchat

rscottjones

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 #parkchat I strongly prioritize travel and public lands in my life. That means keeping our everyday expenses low and ensuring that we make time for regular travel.

JohnMDouglass1

RT @WildWithinHer: A1. I'm not as good at balance as I'd like to be. I tend to put other people's needs first, which means mine fall down t…

JohnMDouglass1

RT @RCGibby73: @Wild_Tribute A1: Family comes first and I love getting them outdoors. It can be tough with work and other obligations. Gett…