#57 – Teammates

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mountaineering teammates climbing a glacier

What’s the best part of mountaineering? Your teammates!

Except for those moments when they’re talking too much, bossing you around, being lazy, and just doing life wrong.

Now if you’re having mean thoughts about your teammates, know that this is normal.

Mountaineering and training really challenge us as people, and sometimes when we’re freezing and exhausted, we’re not as patient as we’d like to be.

So how can we still show up for our teammates when the going gets tough?

Today I’m going to give you some tips on loving your teammates through the good times, the bad times, and the really shit times.

Ready? Let’s do this.

Linked Resources

• Mountain Fit Course
• Mountaineers and Backpackers in Training Facebook Group
• Sarah's Instagram (@missadventurepants)
• Try breathwork with Sarah

In this episode, you’ll learn …

• Why mountaineering with teammates is so rewarding — and also so difficult. Common conflict scenarios to anticipate.

• The No. 1 thinking mistake humans make that messes up our relationships. How to start taking radical responsibility for your thoughts and feelings.

• Why we try to control others, and how releasing control can improve our relationships and lower our stress levels.

• Understanding our “rule books” for other people and how these can create conflict and sabotage our sense of connection.

• My No. 1 tip for creating a more connected life. How unconditional love can supercharge your sense of belonging — on the mountain and in life.