AN ADVENTURE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Text: Anna Kernell / Illustrator: Jorie Einarsen
When does a trip become an adventure? That's a very individual question. Where exactly you draw the line depends on your previous experiences, or perhaps when your fears take over. In any case, you know you're doing it right when you feel you're breaking new ground, when your stomach flutters with excitement, and when you want to give up but instead grab the bull by the horns. You don't have to climb Everest or throw yourself down wild rapids to chase excitement. Small adventures in everyday life are the building blocks of bigger ones. Also, they're cheaper, less time consuming and more doable. You
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just have to look a little closer to home. Try to look at normal things slightly differently. An adventure can be doing something ordinary in an extraordinary place or at an unusual time. Something that shakes up established routines and challenges old thought patterns. We've cooked up some ideas for challenges and everyday adventures that will get you out of that rut and make life a little more fun. Don't sit and wait for a lottery win, vacation or when the stars align. Challenge yourself and your friends – right now!
