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Tiny Trips, Big Joy
How Micro-Adventures Can Boost Your Mood and Shake Up Your Routine
We’ve all heard the old saying, “Go big or go home.” But what if I told you that sometimes it’s the small things — the micro-adventures, if you will — that can really make you feel better?
Let me show you how these tiny, simple trips can help your mood, break up your routine, and add some much-needed fun back into your life.
A few years ago, I was in a rut. Every day felt the same — same chores, same work, same spot on the couch at night.
One Saturday, without planning anything, I decided to explore a trail I had driven past a hundred times but never checked out.
The trail wound through a small patch of woods, with tall trees that seemed to touch the sky and a narrow path that twisted and turned, inviting me to see what lay ahead.
It wasn’t a huge adventure with camping gear or anything fancy. It was just me, my dog, and a couple of hours before lunch. That little trip, that small “micro-adventure,” was like pressing the reset button on my brain.
What Is a Micro-Adventure?
A micro-adventure is like a tiny vacation, but without the plane ticket, packing, or stress. It’s a short, easy experience that takes…
