Episode 98 – The Surprising Way this Work From Home Military Family Deals with Stress Feat. Amy Bushatz

• [01:47] Meet Amy and hear about the unexpected town she lives in and what brought her and her family there
• [03:25] Learn more about Amy’s career as a remote worker and how that helped her pursue the lifestyle she was looking for
• [04:12] Hear the story of how Amy became motivated to spend more time outside despite the obstacles
• [05:09] Amy’s life-changing experiment and how it lead to where she is today
• [07:35] The rules Amy set in place to be able to succeed in her goal and why they were so important
• [08:47] How Amy makes sure she has time in her day to spend outside
• [09:42] Why having the right gear for your activities is crucial to enjoying your time outdoors
• [14:03] Amy’s justification on why people should feel okay spending money on the things they enjoy doing
• [14:58] The #1 rule Amy has for purchases to avoid hoarding clothes and gear
• [16:40] The many incredible and surprising benefits of spending time outdoors
• [18:12] How outdoor time is used together with therapy as a way to treat trauma
• [21:36] Why Amy doesn’t call her outdoor time ‘self-care’
• [22:48] Amy’s best advice for those who can’t seem to find the time to spend outdoors and how to build the habit of doing it
• [26:54] Some of Amy and Esther’s tips for creating a lifestyle around the things that are important to you
• [32:20] How Amy makes sure that she has constant motivation to do the things that she wants to do and a clear idea of what they are
• [35:52] The hashtag challenge Amy has for all our listeners!

In this episode, I chat with outdoor enthusiast and writer Amy Bushatz, who talks to us about the incredible way she relieves stress while working remotely. She also shares with us some advice on how to find the time to do the things that you love, why being outdoors is so beneficial to our health, and tips on how to make your time outside more enjoyable.