5 Fun Outdoor Activities

By Maryl Joop


Occasionally, after a tough day at work, we may take a moment to fantasize about a life of working from home. Often, our imaginings consist of us waking up whenever we choose and going about our day with minimal stress and copious breaks, all while wearing a comfortable pair of sweatpants.

One - Picnic with a piata. Piata picnics are a great way to get in touch with your child. Papier-mch up some random shape (mustache perhaps?) and stuff it with your favorite candy.

While you may dislike your boss, with his love of deadlines and protocol, remember that it's often because of him that you're driven to work and be productive. It's true that self-employed people have no limit on the number of coffee breaks they may take, and can even nap during the day if they so desire, but this is all at the cost of their productivity.

Two - Ice-blocking. If you've never gone ice-blocking, you are missing out. All you need is a block of ice, a hill, and a towel and you are ready to go! If you miss snow sledding during the summer or if you live in a climate where snow just doesn't accumulate, this is a great alternative to enjoy some slick, fast fun.

Three - Photo scavenger hunt. This is a great activity to do outdoors, especially somewhere with a lot of wildlife. Make a list of ten or fifteen plants, animals, and land formations and start snapping some photos. This is most ideally done in groups with a prize waiting for the quickest team. Add some nature to some raw human competition, and have the time of your life.

Four - Trail running. There is something about trail running that taps into the roots of human nature. No equipment needed - just your body and the trails becoming one.

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Five - Canopy camping. For those of you with a more adventurous spirit, try an extreme sport like canopy camping. Snoozing in the treetops is an exciting way to reach out to nature and experience life like our furry ape friends. If this is your activity of choice, make sure you have all the proper equipment and are properly covered with affordable health care insurance. Be smart as you let your wild side free and enjoy a night of free living!

In reality, self-employment is rarely paradise, but there is a substantial number of people who feel that working from home is worth the tradeoff. Simply make sure you're honest with yourself and what you want before you make the transition.




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