The Toughest Hike of My Life (And the Lesson That Will Change Yours)
- Jennie López
- Jul 26
- 2 min read
I just came back from CROATIA & let me take you on the toughest adventure I’ve ever done…one that pushed me physically, mentally, and emotionally… and left me with lessons that I know will empower YOU, too.

Steep cliffs. Ropes. Slippery rocks. Cuts, bruises, and yes, even losing my iWatch.
But here’s the thing…Every step of the way, I had to remind myself:
“Jennie, you’ve done difficult things before. You can do this.”
And that, my friend, became my mantra (literally saying this out loud).
💥 Lesson #1: Take the Next Confident Step
I couldn’t look too far ahead..it was too overwhelming. I even slipped every time I doubted myself. However, every time I focused only on the next confident step, I stayed grounded, safe, and kept moving forward.
This isn’t just about hiking. It’s about life. Your dreams. Your goals.
Stop worrying about how far you have to go.
Focus on your next confident step. That’s all that matters right now.
💥 Lesson #2: Be Present. Let Go to Move Forward.
When I lost my iWatch, I had two choices:
Freak out about something I couldn’t control, or stay present and enjoy the adventure.
I chose presence.
That day, I let go of:
Doubt
Fear
Old versions of myself
And instead, I created:
Confidence
Strength
A new memory I’ll never forget
💥 Lesson #3: You Are Capable of More Than You Think
There were moments I thought I couldn’t keep going…especially climbing back up without my inhaler (For real…how many close calls it will take me to remember to have the darn inhaler with me at all times?!) . But you know what?
I breathed, I trusted myself, and I kept going.
One intentional, confident step at a time.
By the end of the hike, I stood at the top, looked back, and thought:
“HECK YES. I DID THAT.”
And so can you.
🌟 UNICORN TAKEAWAY:
Whatever dream you’ve been scared to chase…
You don’t need to know every step.
You don’t need to feel 100% ready.
You just need to take the next confident step.
Let go of what’s holding you back.
Create space for your next level.
Your mountain is waiting. And trust me…
When you stand at the top, you’ll proudly say:
“HECK YES. I DID THAT.”
Make sure you share this WOW to someone that can benefit from this message. By you sending this you are empowering a bigger community of us … stronger together creating a life full of JOY AND IMPACT!
Let's bring magic together to this world,
XO
Jennie
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