MY BEST ACTIVITY

Hiking

Prepared by: Mercy Kimalat IE APPLICATION 2014

THE EXPERIENCE

Mentally stimulating

Physically

challenging

Renewed spirit

and fresh

mind!

Hiking at Hells Gate National Park, Naivasha, Kenya

WHY HIKING

Contributes to good

health

An activity that reduces stress

levels and boosts energy levels

thus improving emotional health

Chance to explore new

lands and have a unique

experience

One can easily make new

friends in a fun environment

It is fun and challenging sport thus makes one physically fit and

active.

I am healthy and active.

I have a positive attitude towards life. Life is a gift which should be

embraced with its pitfalls and successes.

It has taught me to

challenge myself to aim

higher and achieve my set

goals.

I have the courage to face

my fears and conquer them.

I have learnt to interact with people from

diverse backgrounds

and make long lasting

friendships.

PERSONAL GAINS

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS?

How to work in a Team

Before setting out on a hike, my friends and I agree on which to go and plan accordingly. Decisions are made based on the common good for the team.

Persistence to

achieve goals

Self Awaren

ess

Hiking brings out my strengths and

weaknesses thus I know how to contribute to my

team at work and the areas I may seek help to

improve on.

Leadership Skills

How to manage stress/ failures positive

ly

Through hiking, things do go wrong and problems emerge but I have learned to stay calm and in control.

Boosts creativity

It has taught me of how to work with people of different personalities and to always find a common ground where all parties can engage in. The adventure

of seeing new things and

meeting new people

exposures to new ideas and thoughts which I could apply to

my work

It has helped me build my resilience and have a thick skin so as succeed in challenging environments.

Thank you.

Mercy Kimalat

Thank you… Prepared by Mercy Kimalat