P.S.:  Check out the links in the sidebar to some other great sites, including my blog for updates, and the meetup sites if you are interested in participating in a variety of fun activities and cultural events, with some great, fun-loving and friendly people.
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Even at age 66, i am always learning new things, and having new experiences, almost daily. The lessons of being patient and poised when negative thoughts enter my mind about a person or situation, have paid off tremendously!  Inevitably, my negative thoughts are wrong.  If I had acted upon them, I would have literally made a mountain out of a mole hill, and caused undue problems.  However, being composed, and controlling myself, in addition to not allowing myself to be distracted, but being assured of my decision, has truly paid great dividends for me.  My research confirms for me that being in the outdoors, getting adequate sleep, and eating nutritious meals definitely helps in the overall scheme of a great life! As a result, I am able to be composed, collected and confident!

Also, I eliminate negative conversations, people and thoughts from my circle and psyche.

Yea...I am still lovin' the song 'Happy'.  Many mornings I play it as I am getting my day started.  it is still here for you to enjoy: Listen here...

My Healthy Habit Tips:

1. Be Composed; be in control of your emotions
2. Be Collected; maintain your composure at all times
3. Be Confident in your feelings and belief that you will be successful!

"Be Cool, Calm & Collected."       

 

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Oct 10-12    Sapelo Island Service Weekend w/Georgia Conservancy
Oct 12         NOLS Exploration Film Tour
Oct 18         REI Garage Sale - All REI Stores
Oct 25         Relive the Legacy:  The Appalachian Trail
Oct 25-26    Wilderness First Aid Certification - REI Atlanta Store
Nov 8          Horseback Riding in Blue Ride Mountains
Nov 14-16   Sapelo / Cabretta Island Weekend Adventure Trip
Nov 9-15     LeadHERship Cruise - Leisure & Learning - Carnival
Feb 20-23    Adventures in Puerto Rico - Rainforest Hike & more...

For more information on a specific event, please send an email to: CH@CarolynHartfield.com
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Love much, Laugh often, Learn something new, and Live Long & Strong!

Download a copy of the suggested Day Hiking Checklist from REI.  Click here to download a copy.

Wear a synthetic layer next to your skin to wick away moisture from perspiration. If you must hike in cotton T-shirts and shorts, carry other clothing to change into should the weather turn cool. Cotton soaks up moisture and doesn't dry readily, leaving you wet and chilly when activity slows or should the wind pick up. It is also a good idea to have dry clothes and footwear in the car to change into at the end of some of the more strenuous hike!

You want to be sure you know the options when choosing hiking boots. Consider 'summer' hiking boots. Read this article from REI.

Read this article from REI to help you learn what to consider when shopping for trekking poles and staffs. 

 

Your body is more than 60% water, and even light physical activity can deplete that percentage. No fluid means no function!

This loss of fluid is called dehydration. And hydrating, or adding fluids, is the key to keeping it from happening to you.

 

 Click Here to read the article from REI.

For any activity that involves more gear than you can carry in your pocket, especially for hiking, you need a daypack.

 

Daypacks may look similar at first glance but have lots of functional differences. Read the article from REI that is designed to give you some helpful tips on finding the right one  for your needs.

 

 Click Here to read the article from REI.