In Need of Nature is a space for slowing down, stepping outside, and finding healing in the wild.
Here you’ll find stories shaped by mountains, coffee rituals, animals, creativity, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life rooted in nature — along with practical tools to make life a little easier.
Whether it’s a warm drink after a long hike, archery practice at golden hour, dreaming up a future homestead, organizing your life with planners and journals, or navigating grief and growth, you’ll also find free downloadable resources ranging from nursing notes and study guides to camping checklists and homestead planners.
Come sit for a while, explore, and take what you need to feel more grounded, prepared, and connected to the life you love.
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Caring Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Courage to Change Paths
The Moment I Realized Boundaries Could Save Me: Lessons Nursing School Left Behind When I was in nursing school, I thought I was preparing for a career built entirely on compassion. I wanted to help people heal, to be someone who could bring calm into chaos. And then the pandemic hit. Everything I thought I…
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How Small Wins Lead to Big Transformations
We often think transformation looks like fireworks — bold, visible, immediate. We picture the big breakthroughs: landing the dream job, hitting the fitness goal, or finally feeling “healed.” But real change rarely feels like that. It’s slower, quieter. It looks more like choosing calm when you want to react, showing up when you don’t feel…
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Management of the Older Adult in Nursing School: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Struggling with Management of the Older Adult 1 & 2 in nursing school? Get FREE study guides, cheat sheets, and a drug medication template to pass with confidence.
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Escaping the Chaos: A Nature Reset
Life’s been moving too fast, yet dragging all at once. In the chaos of “figuring it out,” I realized what I needed wasn’t more plans—but more presence. So we escaped to the mountains. Fishing poles, paddle boards, and mountain air reminded me what it feels like to really smile again. Life’s Been Moving Fast (and…
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Plants, Patience, and the Art of Letting Things Grow
From overwatering plants to overextending myself, succulents taught me that growth comes from balance, patience, and giving yourself room to flourish.
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🏹 Upgrading My Bow & Rediscovering My Love for Archery
After almost 7 months away from the range (thank you, winter), I finally upgraded my bow — and I honestly couldn’t be more excited. The moment I pulled it back, I felt everything I’ve missed about archery come rushing back in. For me, archery has become something way more than a hobby. It’s healing. It’s…
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