Welcome to Another Direction. The Wilderness is a powerful place that humans have lived in since the beginning of our existence. We are wired to thrive in this environment. We shed the unnecessary and lean on our instincts that have been sharpened by evolution, and that results in the most powerful of experience: Being Human.  The challenges and unpredictable behavior of Mother Nature will push you in ways that you have never experienced—and as a result, you will find strength in yourself you didn’t know you had. We use that as the core of our program to make lasting changes in your life going forward.

 

Our Mission

We leverage the power of wilderness as the platform to combine all the tools you need to thrive. This approach combines mental health exercises, physical exertion, stretching, nutritional supplementation, writing exercises, meditation, and knowledge for a comprehensive wellness bootcamp that will give you the skills to not only fill your own bucket, but to go beyond just being “ok” and entering into a state of flourishing.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul””
— John Muir

Our Methods

Several different principles from numerous experts are employed throughout this program. Each fall under different categories as listed out below.

  • Knowledge - Gain insight and understanding into some of the most powerful concepts of well being:

    • Choice Theory - William Glasser

    • The power of Habit - Charles Duhigg

    • Self Accountability and Natural Laws - BRI’s Freedom Model

    • 7 Levels of Awareness - Bruce Schneider

    • Engaging in Flow - Steven Kotler

    • Self Discipline and Willpower - Kelly McGonigal

    • Group Dynamics and Strife - Sebastian Junger

    • Positive Psychology and PERMA - Martin Seligman

    • Self Authoring and the power or Writing - Jordan Peterson

    • The power of breath and cold therapy - Wim Hof

  • Tools - Applied knowledge through practice of the techniques from the above:

    • Focus and breathing exercises

    • Writing and reflection

    • Gratitude exercises

    • Interaction with others in nature

    • Interaction with nature

    • Taking ownership of your gear, yourself and your actions

    • Opportunities to lead, follow, and help others

  • Physical Stimuli - Get the hormonal and biochemical benefits of physical exertion, cold water exposure, outdoor activities, and the overwhelming beauty of nature (not all are required):

    • Strenuous hiking

    • Cold therapy

    • Fishing

    • Making fire

    • Stretching and focused movement exercises