Alpacas and Wellness :-)

Ever swum in a river at 8am on a Saturday morning? It definitely sparks more life than coffee.

In June 2024 ago I joined some fellow Alcohol Free Adventurers on a Wellness Retreat. Our setting? A cozy landpod retreat with alpacas nearby.

The Big Sky Hideaway describes itself as "Off grid camping, glamping and events in the heart of Lincolnshire" . Check it out - what a lovely place!

A " wellness festival " conjures up all sorts of images doesn't it! Its the sort of thing I would have scoffed at in the past to be honest before quitting the booze 4 years ago but as my world started to open up a bit more by going alcohol free I found myself being more open to new experiences and this was one of them.

There were lots of activities to choose from such as morning routines, mindful photography, yoga, running, walking, vision boards etc you get the idea.. Or you could just lie in a hammock and read :-)

I chose to do a 8am morning river swim. My first ever wild swim! The things you find yourself doing when not hungover never fails to suprise me :-)

I dont know if you are a regular outdoor swimmer but I'm not - I'm a total scaredy cat who hates the cold water and was incredibly nervous about doing this. I was suprised how nervous I felt to be honest - it was emotional (not sure if thats normal??)

My point is - I got myself out of my comfort zone and tried something new and scary for me.

When you go alcohol free - you ever so slowly find that you are open to trying new things and scary things. We are all capable of doing hard things - I think we just forget sometimes

Skipping alcohol boosts your courage, big time.

Think about your last drink. Did it leave you feeling off? We’ve all been there. We tell ourselves, "I can stop when I want." (My off switch was quite faulty a lot of the time however!)

Yet, somewhere deep down, we crave freedom. Freedom to feel genuinely alive.

This experience opened my eyes. Think about waking fresh each day, eager and clear-headed. Going alcohol-free did that for me. My skin’s better, my sleep’s deep, and I can clearly recall those alpacas!

Ever thought of trying this?

Let’s talk. I offer a 30-day Alcohol Free Kickstarter Coaching Package for just £97. This will get you feeling free in no time and I’ll be right beside you, from start to finish.

It’s about small, bold steps. Are you ready?

Take good care

Bridgene " big brave wild swimmer " Baker