New Year, New You: Start your Raleigh Resolutions
New year, new you?!
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to set new goals and make plans for self-improvement. Perhaps you would like this year to be the year that you get fitter, make new friends, disconnect from your phone or to spend more time on things that make a difference to others. If so, did you know a Raleigh Expedition can help you achieve all that—and more?
From building confidence and leadership skills to making a real impact in communities and the environment, Raleigh is the perfect way to turn your resolutions into reality.
Here’s how joining an Expedition can help you make 2025 your best year yet!
Resolution One: Get Fitter
For many, the New Year is the perfect time to get in shape and improve physical well-being. But let’s be honest—waking up at dawn to jog 5km around the same streets before work doesn’t exactly spark excitement.
Instead, why not aim for something truly extraordinary? Picture yourself training for a 200km trek through Costa Rica’s beaches and volcanoes, South Africa’s rugged plains and mountains, or Borneo’s ancient jungle trails.
On Expedition, you’ll trek around 10km a day, set up camp, share stories around the campfire, and fall asleep under starry skies. It’s fitness with purpose—and far more rewarding than a gym session!
On top of this, you’ll be putting your muscles to work building vital infrastructure for remote communities. All your hard work will have a real impact!
Resolution Two: Make Friends
Many of us start the year with a goal to be more social and build meaningful friendships. But let’s face it, making new connections outside of school isn’t always easy and finding like-minded individuals can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
On Expedition, you won’t just be meeting people your age, you’ll be living and working alongside them. You’ll share stories, overcome challenges, and work together towards a common goal. These shared experiences can create lifelong friendships and meaningful connections that are difficult to find in the modern world.
Resolution Three: Make a Difference
You may have set a goal to give back and make a difference this year. Whether it’s making a small monthly contribution to a cause close to your heart or being more sustainable in an effort to combat climate change. However, these efforts can sometimes feel like a drop in the ocean, leaving us wondering if our hard work is really making an impact.
By joining a Raleigh Expedition, you will create an impact through our community and environmental projects. We make sure that the work we do on Expedition is meaningful. At the end of each day, you will be able to see the direct results of your hard work and feel satisfied that you have made a tangible difference.
Resolution Four: Disconnect from Technology
Was your screen time embarrassingly high last year? So much so that you’re looking for take a much-needed break from your phone and social media?
Our no-phones-on-project policy is designed to support your mental well-being. Studies show that time away from technology helps relieve stress, boost mood, and improve focus. By joining a Raleigh Expedition, you’ll have the chance to step away from screens and reconnect with the things that truly matter, like nature, community, and personal growth.
Read: Disconnect to Reconnect: Focus on What Matters on Expedition
Resolution Five: Spend More Time in Nature
If 2024 had you stuck indoors for hours studying or working, it’s time to make 2025 the year you reconnect with nature.
Just like disconnecting from technology, spending time outdoors has been shown to boost mental well-being, reduce stress, and increase happiness. On a Raleigh Expedition, you’ll be immersed in stunning landscapes, from lush jungles to rugged coastlines, all while making a positive impact on the environment. You’ll have the opportunity to protect and conserve the very nature you’re exploring, creating a meaningful connection with the natural world around you.
Read: How Raleigh Expeditions Can Boost Well-Being Through Outdoor Adventure
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