We discuss the benefits of embracing discomfort and deliberately training in self-inflicted, less than perfect conditions. This method leads to increased resilience and a better understanding of how your body and mind will react if you encounter difficulties when you least expect it.<br /><br />As humans we tend to appreciate comfort in our lives, we function better when everything is just as we like it to be. This doesn't just relate to things like where we sleep and the clothes we wear but also maintaining our perfect temperature and not being in pain. <br /><br />However whenever we spend time pushing our boundaries outdoors we will inevitably end up in discomfort at some point and it can make or break your day. The good news is that you can train for periods of hardship and it will help you on the day when you are involuntarily put into that position. Take the slightly steeper route, carry just a bit of extra weight in your pack on a local trail, put yourself into hardship when it's safe to do so and learn how to keep your head ready for when it happens and you aren't expecting it.<br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>Links</b><br /><br />– Connect with <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/about-us/richard-prideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Richard</a> and <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Outdoor Survival</a><br /><br />– Our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/originaloutdoorscontent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a><br /><br />– Join our <a href="https://discord.gg/SqG9ghFuUR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord Community</a><br /><br />– Modern Outdoor Survival on <a href="https://instagram.com/modernoutdoorsurvival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><br /><br />– Richard on <a href="https://instagram.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><br />– Original Outdoors on <a href="https://instagram.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/@originaloutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youtube</a><br /><br />– Amy on <a href="https://instagram.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><br />– Find out more about <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/the-academy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Academy</a><br /><br />

Modern Outdoor Survival

Outdoor Professional

53: Embracing Discomfort and Training for the Worst

JUN 30, 202363 MIN
Modern Outdoor Survival

53: Embracing Discomfort and Training for the Worst

JUN 30, 202363 MIN

Description

We discuss the benefits of embracing discomfort and deliberately training in self-inflicted, less than perfect conditions. This method leads to increased resilience and a better understanding of how your body and mind will react if you encounter difficulties when you least expect it.<br /><br />As humans we tend to appreciate comfort in our lives, we function better when everything is just as we like it to be. This doesn't just relate to things like where we sleep and the clothes we wear but also maintaining our perfect temperature and not being in pain. <br /><br />However whenever we spend time pushing our boundaries outdoors we will inevitably end up in discomfort at some point and it can make or break your day. The good news is that you can train for periods of hardship and it will help you on the day when you are involuntarily put into that position. Take the slightly steeper route, carry just a bit of extra weight in your pack on a local trail, put yourself into hardship when it's safe to do so and learn how to keep your head ready for when it happens and you aren't expecting it.<br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>Links</b><br /><br />– Connect with <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/about-us/richard-prideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Richard</a> and <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Outdoor Survival</a><br /><br />– Our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/originaloutdoorscontent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a><br /><br />– Join our <a href="https://discord.gg/SqG9ghFuUR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord Community</a><br /><br />– Modern Outdoor Survival on <a href="https://instagram.com/modernoutdoorsurvival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><br /><br />– Richard on <a href="https://instagram.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><br />– Original Outdoors on <a href="https://instagram.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/@originaloutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youtube</a><br /><br />– Amy on <a href="https://instagram.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br /><br />– Find out more about <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/the-academy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Academy</a><br /><br />