Wild Swimming In Scotland
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- Опубликовано: 17 апр 2021
- It’s time to take the plunge!
The benefits of cold water swimming or wild swimming range from the physical, it boosts the immune system to the mental, it gives you an extreme dopamine boost. I love cold water swimming in Scotland. Wild swimming has become huge in the uk. Cold water swimming solo is a great way to get outside and on a microadventure.
During a divorce and a breakup or separation, it’s important to take care of yourself. You have to value and love yourself. It may seem as though self-care doesn’t exist outside of Instagram sometimes but it does! Real self-care is not as glamorous as a long bath with chocolate and wine but looking out for your physical and mental health is so important.
We all need to take care of ourselves and ask ourselves how we’re feeling especially during challenging times where you may be experiencing heartbreak. Your mental health can become worse but it can also get better. Wild swimming is just one of many fantastic activities that you can take part in to give yourself a mental health boost.
It can be terrifying to try new things especially if you are used to always having someone else by your side. Support can take many shapes and forms, as a breakup coach I will help you take action and find the activities that push you out of your comfort zone and to help you find happiness alone.
Do you have any activities that brighten your mood, let me know in the comments below.
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What a sunset, beautiful scenery and thoughtfulness. I definitely find on a bad day the hardest part is pushing yourself out the door, I know it will help to be outside, but that initial effort to get up and go can seem impossible. But often so worth it.
It is so difficult to do on those bad days! But it really does make all the difference, as you know! Thanks for your lovely comment and continued support! 😊 x
Hi Fiona. I have had so many dark days in the last 5 years since my divorce. I have sought help online & vlogs by people like yourself are an immense comfort. Nothing beats getting out into nature though. Covid has exaggerated the problems but with easing of restrictions I can get back to the Lakes & up to Scotland from my home in Co Durham to walk in the hills. You have said so many things that I am feeling & have felt. You are gorgeous & can be anything you want to be & thank you for being an inspiration to others. Looking forward to sharing your journey xx
Thank you Michael. Yes it is great to be able to travel around Scotland once more and I'm looking forward to adventures that are a bit further afield! The outdoors really is the best thing for you when you are feeling low. Thank you for sharing your own experiences. All the best 😊
Almost threw my entire professional life I felt imposter syndrome, thinking that today I will be found out for having absolutely no idea what I was doing. Life taught me that everyone is in the same boat. As I get older, I think less of what others think of me and I started living in the present.
Fiona your content is uplifting, it's giving me a mindset to get out of my comfort zone. Not every vlog need be about the spectacular, sometimes the words will do wonders for someone out there, and that cool. Thank you for sharing x
Bingo! Let the soul shine, just be who you are and that is being true to ones self. Love you and who you are.
Thank you, you are so right! As a breakup and divorce coach I have many clients that struggle with these same emotions so I felt it was important to share my own experiences of it and show how I cope when I feel like that. Thank you for your continued support, your comments mean so much to me 😊
Nothing better than getting outside and enjoying nature when you're in a funk. And you're right some days are good and some are bad but how you respond makes all the difference in the world.
Absolutely Doug! It's the best way to lift the mood. It also helps if the weather is as nice as it was that day! 😊
I know it's a cliché but just be yourself, people can tell when you are being honest and will relate and embrace what you are trying to do. Best wishes for your channel.
Thanks Gary! You are so right! 😊
wow, beautiful place. just going to start by saying, proud of you for doing what you're doing. i used to love wild swimming but now i've got the story just like yours, and gave up on alot of things in life. just wanted to say, well done and hope your still going strong. why is it easy to give the right advice but so hard to take your own advice. hope its helped you find the peace you need.
It is so very hard to get out the door but it gets easier with practice, you just have to put one foot in front of the other and switch your mind off until you’re out there. Sorry to hear you’ve gone through similar things to myself. In the same way I do hope that you use this to get back into doing the things you used to love doing. Take care.
True! West Coast of Scotland and the islands have bear spellbinding sunsets... I spent two summers in Arisaig as an "adult" and two or three as a kid.. magic.👍👏
Yes very beautiful sunsets! Arisaig is gorgeous. I'm at home in lewis at the moment so I'm getting to witness them first hand again 😊
Great vlog Fiona! I know it's a year old but it was lovely to watch, it was relaxing! Thank you.
I've started walking on my day(s) off to deal with the bad days and it helps! Will have to try wild swimming! Thanks again and keep well!
Never married but long term gf passed away at 37. A good few tears and years ago now though. Only here for your accent now Fiona!! 😍(and your great taste in music)
That must have been a very tough time for you. Time moves on but I’m sure there’s still a space where she once was. So sorry to hear it.
I think my accent is like marmite, you either love it or you hate it! 🤷🏻♀️😂
What an amazing sunset, love the curlews calling in the background too.
A wild swim always uplifts the mood, although I felt your cold shock ! Everyone has struggles, but you turned your mood around by your own actions. Another great video 👍
Thank you! Yes Curlews, someone else already pointed that out to me. I love their call. It was the perfect way to lift my mood! 😊
Great stuff - brave Lady it all starts with " petit pas...little steps" to accomplish those Big tasks we set ourselves, Well done Fiona!! Fantastic sights & sounds and a nice sunset. TY for shariing, don't forget the 'Rum Coffee' it heats up on the inside as well as the outside...
Haha I certainly could have done with one of those on that adventure! Will take your advice next time! 👍🤪😂
You certainly inspire us fiona and I hope all these positive messages inspire you, keep up the good work, sending you positive and peaceful thoughts
They certainly do Derek, it's lovely to hear all the positive feedback and it helps get me through those "confidence crisis" moments so thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment yourself! 🙏😊
I have just come across your video and so much of what you have said so far, resonates with me. The need to have something to focus on that lifts the spirits is crucial for ones own well being. Fantastic video, please keep making them, if you can, you have inspired me to finish my journey to wild camping and enjoying nature and healing effect in has. Thank you.
Thank you Steven, that is so lovely to hear. I'm glad I could help you continue your journey to wild camping and the outdoors in general. This is why I am making these videos so it is great to get feedback like this. I wish you all the best. Thank you for taking the time to comment 😊
“With every kick in the face and every hurdle you pass the rewards get greater “
This I'm finding is very true! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
Amazing. I did exactly the same thing. Making divorcing decision instead thinking and falling into depression I choose to go Mountains. And after 5 years doing so I am stronger and stronger than ever. Maybe some day I will meet you on the Top Fiona. Would be nice to talk. Greetings from Ireland.
Wild swimming in Scotland in April?
To hell with that for a caper!
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first time watching one of your videos. loved it. What a great lady
Aw thanks Joe! And thanks for stopping by and commenting too 😊
What a fantastic place,last time I was in the water was gorge walking in October,brrrrr,but great fun.
It would have been cold at that time of year for sure! That's one of the things on my adventure list. 😊
Hahahaha you crazy woman. that made me smile you in the lovely cold water brrr.love your videos stay safe,
Haha you should try it! Thanks again for watching and commenting! 😊
Hi Fiona, when i was going through my stuff I did what you just did, I got out & started walking for miles, I used to love sleeping because the bad feelings went away then I'd get outdoors as much as possible also talking to nice people helps when your having bad days, I think ill try a dip in a loch next time I'm out, ill film it 🙂, I love the sound of that bird, its a Curlew, ive got a film on my channel today ill post it at 5pm it will cheer you up, when you have bad days & you want positive chat, find me on messenger or WhatsApp, im always available, great film keep them coming atb Derek Morris
What did I tell you about staying in too long1? 😂 Some great footage on this and thoughts to marinate (as Niamh said!) xx
Haha I'm going to use that phrase in my next video! 🤣 xx
your smashing it Fiona !! never done a wild swim maybe one to add to the to do list or maybe not 🤣🤣
Haha I think you need a coaching session to help you get in! You can book in with me anytime 😊
@@FarForFiona sounds like a plan 😀 your doing great Fiona very inspirational 👏 look forward to to your adventures
my 2nd video of yours to watch , inspiration from watching your blogs your defo in my book a one brave lady, i could never go swimming in cold water, i do like to go for a cycle ride along the canals by me which same to release tension
Thank you so much! Any outdoor activity will release tension and boost your mood. It doesn't always have to be something extraordinary. Although I'm finding the extraordinary becomes quite addictive! 😃 I love cycling along the canal in Edinburgh
Hi Fiona. Fourth video and another wonderful watch. For someone presumably just starting making videos you are a natural in front of a camera. The places you have visited so far are breath taking. With you accent I could listen to you speak all day.
Looking forward to the next one.
Hoping to do some wild camping this year with my dog. Any suggestions on areas would be much appreciated. Thanks Doug.
Thank you Doug for your kind words. I am a complete newbie to the video making world so its great to hear such positive feedback! Are you in Scotland yourself? You have a very Scottish name but I wouldn't like to be presumptuous! 😊
Hi Fiona. I was borne in Glasgow more years ago than I care to remember but now live in West Yorkshire. The older I get the more I want to come home.
The end that manking fear so much from birth is the abandonment that took place where there is no warmth, no love or companionship, just solitude. No one should fall into that, so...Just move. Go places, visit friends and family, take long walks and keep up the good work.
You're so right! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊👌
You're amazing wonderful never stop never go back
You're so right! That's definitely how I try to live my life these days. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊😊
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The bird you hear is a Curlew.
Ha! Thank you! I was hoping someone would offer up the name! 👍😁
And also Sand Pipers
Now which one is which?? 🤔😁
Who else came into the comments to see how many Zoomers would warn her about a heart attack?
You're the only one it seems! 🤣
@@FarForFiona Love the vids! Glad ur living some life out there...Tons to be had for us all. You are just leading by example. TY for that!!
Were you shivering at all?
Haha what on earth gave you that idea? 😜
@@FarForFiona you should do a video dedicated to you shivering/recovery. Great video though! Thank you for replying!!
@@TylerKrasting that could be a very long video, sometimes I'm shivering for hours! 😂
@@FarForFiona 😂 yeah! I still do recommend that vid idea, no matter how long it is. Thank you for making me laugh and replying! Just subscribed!
@@TylerKrasting it's my pleasure. Thanks for the sub 😁👍
There is something I did not understand. Are you divorced and also a divorce counselor? Did I get that right?
Yes that's correct. After I went through my own separation I retrained as a divorce and breakup coach so that I could help other people who were going through what I had been through. 😊
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