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Habitual Balance not according to plan
Camping

When Things Do Not Go According To Plan: A Look Back

Life has a funny way of surprising us. Even with the best intentions, the clearest plans, and the most optimistic outlook, things can shift in directions we never expected. Sometimes those moments leave us laughing, sometimes they leave us frustrated, and sometimes they teach us something we needed to know

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My Favorite Furry and Feathered Friends Posts

Today I look back at some of my favorite posts involving animals.  One of my favorite things when traveling is to fully envelope myself in nature and that includes some of our four legged (and winged) friends. Yay! 🐾 Life As a Dog Mom Where else would I possibly begin

habitual balance roots
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Roots: The Posts That Started Habitual Balance

Before Habitual Balance became a mix of travel stories, introspection, and a quest for everyday joy, it started with a few simple reflections written from the heart and maybe over one too many cups of coffee.  2023 was the year it all began. I had a desire to write about

Sequoia National Park Trees from the ground view
California

A Day Among Giants: Hiking and Learning in Sequoia National Park

Yay! So we’re moving past the planning, prepping and organizing of the trip and into the “get to see cool stuff” part. Today’s post will be centered around Sequoia National Park, where we spent most of the second day exploring. If you’ve been waiting for those tall tree pics, I

Preparing for Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain in the lower 48
California

From Canyons to Whitney: Why We’re Taking On the Highest Peak in the Lower 48

Sometimes adventure has a way of rerouting us. One minute you’re planning to trek through canyons, and the next you’re staring down the tallest peak in the lower 48. This post kicks off a three-part series on how we pivoted from our Grand Canyon plans to preparing for Mt. Whitney.

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10 Amazon Favorites for Recovery and Relief This September

Hello exercising and trail loving friends! ✨ Training, hiking, and long workdays all take a toll on the bod, so recovery has become just as important to me as the workouts themselves. The right tools make a huge difference in keeping muscles loose, joints supported, and energy balanced. Today I’m

Gratitude starts with the attitude.
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Celebrating Gratitude: My Habitual Balance Favorites

Gratitude has a way of shifting everything—our perspective, our mood, even the pace of our day. Whenever I feel off-balance, I come back to practices that remind me to notice the small joys and simple gifts all around me. To celebrate that, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Habitual