Get Outdoors - Blog — mental health

We have a full on podcast obsession here, at Dust and Pine, whether we’re walking the dog, going for a run or commuting to work, you won’t find us without the headphones in and a podcast on, who needs music? Here’s just a few of our favourites at the moment;

When I think back to P.E., sports day, any physical activity in school it fills me with dread. When I walk across our local flats I’m haunted by memories of cross country, which 9 times out of 10 was on a muddy, wet, miserable day - me at the back of the pack. My face resembling that of a tomato, out of breath, lacking confidence, walking and dreading the thought of the up and coming, what can only be described as, mudslide, I had to get up (I slid back down, a lot!).

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Don't get me wrong I love Instagram, especially as a business owner, I see its huge potential and power to connect with audiences around the world - but with much more focus on the influencer and life as it’s perceived to be, I think it's important to take a step back from time to time and certainly be aware of the potentially damaging effects social media can have on our well-being.

What is real?

It's hard not to get wrapped up in the social media bubble, staging photos "for the gram", comparing you profiles, number of...