8 Reasons Why Moms Should Go on a Solo Adventure

Since the dawn of time, moms are surrounded by their children, seemingly, always. They don’t get a lot of time to themselves and, even when they do, it’s usually spent catching up on neglected work. But as people who spend a large amount of time outdoors with our own kiddos, we can tell you that there’s nothing sweeter than some alone time on the trail.

Here at GRLSAVAGE, we want to inspire all those who identify as a female to be fierce and do the unexpected. We want you to ride that big wave, start that new hobby, and, yes, get out there on your own to see what you can really do! Here are 8 reasons why moms should go on a solo adventure. 

Views can be savored

If you’ve ever gone hiking with your kid, you likely know how quickly their attention changes. Unless there is something amazing on the trail (like a rock – what is it with kids and rocks?), kids tend to move on quickly. When you go hiking by yourself, you can sit at the summit and relax while you eat your trail mix. You can soak in all the views for as long as you like. There won’t be any kiddo at your feet wondering when you’re going to leave. It’s bliss.

You can hear the conversations of the wildlife

Kids aren’t quiet. Let’s be honest, they’re downright loud! That might be good if there are bears or mountain lions in your midst but not so good for listening to any wildlife that might not be trying to eat you. When you’re on a solo adventure, the birds start talking. It might be to warn others that you’re walking among them and to protect their nests. It’s nice to think, though, that they’re maybe saying hi and wondering how you’re doing. 

You can go at your own pace

Babies are relatively easy to get outdoors with – you just hoist them on your back and away you go on some epic adventure. As they grow, adventures change and, with it, so does the pace. Their little legs can only get them so far and can carry them so fast. It also doesn’t help that they stop for every pebble, every twig, and every little ant that they see on the trail. When you’re alone, though, you can go at your own pace. You can go farther and longer when they aren’t with you. You can push myself.

Creativity intensifies

Creativity is precious, magical even. We try our best as moms to play make-believe and invent bedtime stories but we only so much space in our brain for stories and content. Most of it is filled with worries for our children or what we might eat for dinner that night. But minds tend to clear in the outdoors and allow room for other thoughts and ideas to take root, to flourish even.

Stress seems to fade away

Along with the idea that creativity abounds when on a solo adventure, stress also seems to fade away. It might be the fresh air or the cool water or the haunting sounds of wildlife. Or perhaps it’s the idea that there isn’t anyone you have to take care of immediately, save for yourself. Regardless, stress doesn’t follow most while they’re in the outdoors.

Your confidence gets a big boost

Confidence isn’t always at the forefront of moms’ minds. We second guess practically everything we do especially when it comes to our kids. Did we give them enough healthy food for dinner? Did they watch too much screen time today? Did we teach our kid to be kind? These questions eat away at our confidence, our sense of self. But heading outdoors explores the ways in which your amazing body (you know, the one that grew a child?) can still do amazing things. It can still climb a mountain or shred some pow or score an epic wave. Our bodies can still do hard and unexpected things.

You don’t have to prove anything, to anyone

Moms these days are constantly trying to prove to our families, our friends, and society that we can do all the things. It’s, honestly, exhausting and is why so many moms are tired. Nobody is watching or caring about how fast or slow you’re going on a trail. Nobody is judging whether you missed that big wave or fell when you first put on your skates. You don’t have to prove anything, to anyone when you’re out on a solo adventure.

It fills a cup that is so regularly drained

This is the real reason why moms should go on a solo adventure. We are so utterly drained by scheduling day camps and doctor appointments, kissing scraped knees, mending broken teenage hearts, meal planning and prepping, and seeing that the geriatric dog gets his arthritis medicine. Getting away from all of that, whether it be on the water, trail, or pavement, we fill that cup that makes us who we are. We fill that cup that makes us good people, good partners, and, especially, good moms.

So get on out there mama. You deserve it!