Finding My Way Back to Nature

I’ve been wanting to change what I do for a living and move towards something connected to nature. The difficulty is that I don’t really know what that something should be yet.

I enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly walking with my dog and gardening. Being surrounded by nature brings me a sense of peace and fulfilment, and it has made me wonder whether I could build a career around helping others experience those same benefits.

I’d love to inspire people to spend more time outdoors. Even simple activities such as walking, gardening, or sitting in a peaceful outdoor space can help us feel calmer, healthier, and more connected.

The social media dilemma

The problem is that when I go on Instagram, I’m met with so much information overload. It can feel overwhelming, and it makes me realise how valuable it is to step away from screens and spend time outdoors instead.

At the same time, inspiring others to spend more time outside means showcasing the benefits—and that requires having a presence on social media. I’m therefore left with a dilemma: should I remain active online and post regularly, or step away from it altogether?

I actually much prefer writing blog posts to being on social media. The difficulty, however, is attracting traffic. I’ve written quite a few articles, but they often receive only two, three, or five views—and some of those may even be my own. That can be discouraging, especially when I’ve invested time and thought into creating them.

Finding meaningful ways to connect

Another option I’ve been considering is creating a meetup group for people interested in nature. It could bring together like-minded people to spend time outdoors, share experiences, and encourage one another to enjoy the benefits of connecting with nature.

Alongside our disconnection from nature, I think we’ve also become disconnected from one another. We spend so much time on our phones, absorbed in digital conversations and endless scrolling, that meaningful face-to-face connection can easily get lost.

I’m quite shy, so creating that kind of group would push me outside my comfort zone. However, it could be an option worth considering. I also enjoy gardening, and I’ve thought about inviting people into my garden. That feels riskier, though, because it would mean inviting people to my home, so I’m not sure whether I’d feel comfortable with that.

Creating something meaningful might be a better option because it would give me something genuine to share online, rather than posting simply for the sake of posting.

Taking one small step

I feel a bit stuck at the moment. I worry that I wouldn’t have enough content to write about this journey, and I’m unsure how to increase the number of people who discover my articles. Consistency is also an issue. I find time to write, but then work becomes busy and I let it slip. When my articles receive very few views, I become discouraged, which makes it even harder to continue.

I suspect this is something many people experience, so I know I’m not the only one struggling with consistency. Balancing work, writing, and the disappointment of low views can make it difficult to keep going—even when the subject is something I genuinely care about.

For now, I’ve decided to try volunteering. It’s a monthly weekend opportunity organised by a local charity that works in nature, so I can take part without it conflicting with work. I’ll give it a shot and see where it leads.

This feels like a manageable first step. It will allow me to spend more time outdoors, meet people with similar interests, and learn more about the kinds of nature-related activities I enjoy. Perhaps it will also give me new experiences and ideas to write about.

Wish me luck for this Saturday!