Entrepreneur Reveals How Nature Keeps Her Mind Clear

By Daniel TreasureApr 11, 2024

Meet Beth, a vivacious entrepreneur and devoted mother to Miller, Aubrey, and Sullivan.

Her days are a whirlwind of activity, running a bustling hair and beauty salon while nurturing three lively children. Amidst this frenetic pace, Beth found an unexpected sanctuary: the embrace of nature.

Name: Beth
Instagram: Bethany_RBlackburn
Location: Shropshire
Loves: Paddleboarding & Adventuring with family

Beth's tale is not of an inherent nature enthusiast; she was
the type who preferred the comfort of the indoors.

Parks were for sunny days, and adventure was something that others embarked upon. That is, until Aubrey began school and befriended a child whose family thrived in the great outdoors (NorthWalesAdventureKids).

Beth's world began to shift.

With each trek to the local parks and trails, and as the landscapes broadened before her, so did her spirit. "I never thought I was the outdoorsy type," Beth admits, but the more she ventured into nature, the more she craved its peace. Hiking through verdant paths, paddle boarding across glassy waters, and getting outdoors became not just activities, but lifelines that reconnected her to a simpler, more profound sense of joy.

An entrepreneur & Mother of three

Beth is the owner of a beauty salon and a mother of three, balancing the whirlwind of life with a dose of nature

"I genuinely think being outdoors is the trick to keeping your mind clear from fog and helping you process things."

"How would you describe your relationship with nature?" we ask, intrigued by the transformation evident in her voice.

"I never thought I was the outdoorsy type," Beth responds, "but this year we’ve been outside any given chance, and the children have loved it—and so have I."

It wasn't an instant revelation but a gradual awakening. The summer's embrace taught her that it wasn't just the balmy weather uplifting her spirit but the act of being enveloped by the world outside. "During the summer months," she reflects, "I genuinely think being outdoors is the trick to keeping your mind clear from fog and helping you process things."

Her ventures into the open, initially a series of guided steps, became strides of empowerment. Equipped with the right gear, what was once daunting—shuffling kids and kits for an outdoor escape—morphed into an adventure of convenience and joy.

"Did you consciously seek out nature, or did it happen more organically?" we ponder, noting the intentionality in her current pursuits.

With a smile that's audible, Beth tells us, "It was after spending time with friends who spend a lot of time outdoors. I began to really enjoy it, especially after getting a few extra bits of kit that keeps us comfy."

From 'Indoorsy' to an Adventurer

The proof of nature's gift to her family isn't just in the peace it bestowed upon them but also in the tangible wellness she witnessed in herself. "I have lost 15lb over the last 12 months just by being more active outdoors," she shares, a note of surprise in her acknowledgment of the simplicity yet effectiveness of her method.

Then came the trials—Sullivan's accident, which threatened to anchor their newfound tradition. But Beth, steadfast in her commitment, found a way to adapt. "I purchased a carrier, popped him on my back, and away we went," she says, the solution as intuitive as the decision to let nature in.

Even within the whirl of a technology-driven salon, the constant beckoning of social media, and the ceaseless dance of parenthood, Beth's solace lies in the tactile, the real, the earth beneath her feet, and the water that laps against the paddleboard, carrying her children's laughter on the breeze.

Her advice to those considering a similar journey is imbued with her characteristic directness and warmth: "Just do it, it’s cheaper than therapy!"

In this harmonious blend of Beth's words and her story, we see the #NatureHeals ethos vividly come to life—a mother's quest for quiet in the clamour, finding strength in the softness of nature, and a reminder that sometimes, the best therapy is a path walked in the wild.