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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

What Does A Mental Health Vacation Look Like?

When managing our mental health, it’s easy to assume you need to lock yourself away and find a peaceful spot

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After a Long Pause, Look Up Book Project Restarted – Who is Next?

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How does Travel Benefit your Physical and Mental Health

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A Superior Autumn Adventure – Bayfield, Wisconsin featured in Home By Design

Located in Northern Wisconsin on Lake Superior is the quaint, coastal town of Bayfield. Although its population is slightly under

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La Dolce Vita – Florence Italy featured in Home By Design

The capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence (Firenze) is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, but also

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How Camping Helps You Find Serenity

Why do people go camping? For many, it is about the serenity it offers. Camping is one of the last

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How Anyone Can Make The Absolute Most Of Their Vacation

We all know that a vacation is supposed to be something to go on in order to get away from

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It’s Time To Visit The Catskills

If you are looking for somewhere new to visit and you haven’t yet tried this out, you might well want

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Take a Hike – Head to the Trails for a Dose of Nature

“Take a hike,” might be closely associated with an unkind dismissal, but there is something to be said for the

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Highlights of Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

There are a few epic road trips in the United States. Route 66 might be the most famous, but arguably

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❤️Author and Host of the Look Up Mindset Podcast, ❤️Author and Host of the Look Up Mindset Podcast, Heidi Siefkas shares a deeply personal episode, honoring her father, a theater professor for 42 years. 

At 91 and in hospice, he embodies resilience, choosing to 'Look Up for what I still have,' inspiring Heidi's journey as a storyteller and the 'bounce forward' philosophy. 🌈

➡️ Watch the full episode [link in bio]
Sometimes walking into a concert you don’t know th Sometimes walking into a concert you don’t know the set list is just what you needed + to go tacos. 

If you get a chance to witness, The Bleachers go. The carousel of talented musicians picking up horns, guitars, keys, and vocals like musical chairs. 

So much fun! Too repeat!
Ever feel like life loses its spark as you age? 🤔 Ever feel like life loses its spark as you age? 🤔

Drop a comment if you've felt this! 

Many people in their 50s and 60s drift into boredom, losing their zest for life. But why should that happen? Remember when you were 20, ready to take on the world? That energy doesn’t have to fade! 

Staying active is key. Whether it’s through marathons, podcasts, or coaching, I believe in keeping that momentum going. If you’re healthy, keep pushing forward! Let’s embrace life at every age and help each other rediscover our mojo. 

What’s one thing you want to achieve this year? Let’s inspire each other! 🌈

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It’s still butterfly season at Shelby Bottoms. G It’s still butterfly season at Shelby Bottoms. 

Get outside. Serve yourself up a dose of nature. 

Here’s to looking up and for butterflies!
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