~ Curator’s Field Notes ~
Sports and exercises for good mental health
As millennials that grew up in the internet age, we’ve faced challenges that our parents and previous generations haven’t had to deal with. This requires a different outlook to those in the past, simply ‘getting on with it’ is no longer good enough.
We’re the most globally-connected generation and therefore, more exposed to what’s going on in the world – which includes the bad parts. To stop ourselves being overcome with anxiety and panic, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance of work and ‘play’ – that doesn’t focus on drinking alcohol or spending vast amounts of money.
How can we make adventure more sustainable?
I understand the benefits of adventure, increased social mobility by widening your social circle and professional network, education, life skills, increased resilience – the list goes on. However, how can we access these huge opportunities knowing that we’re contributing to an unsustainable way of living.
How improving our situational awareness can help lone travellers stay safe in this new and difficult era
As a young soldier getting ready to deploy to some challenging environments, I found the concept of ‘situational awareness’ challenging to grasp. I remember coming away with a feeling that it was in part, guesswork combined with Spiderman’s spider-sense ability and a touch of clairvoyance.
But it has now become my most effective skill in managing my safety when I’m travelling alone overseas.