Yes You CAN take an entire day for yourself!
Most of us doubt we can actually take an entire day, once a month, to reflect, plan, and rest. I’ll show you exactly how to keep this commitment to yourself and why it matters.
July 31, 2023
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Get Back to Your WHY
Why should you prioritize self-care? After all, it takes time and can feel like a self-indulgent luxury. But I argue that taking care of ourselves reaps dividends that extend far beyond the day! Read on to see WHY you should take a Personal Retreat Day every month.
July 5, 2023
Treat Yo’ Self! Rewards Cement our Habits
I’ve been reading a lot about what makes our goals stick around long enough to become habits. One tip is to write your goals down (on paper is better than electronically) and read them every day. Another ingredient for success is to celebrate small wins regularly and reward your efforts with some kind of treat.
June 9, 2023
The Importance of REST
There exists a time-honored folk story of a young woodsman and a seasoned lumberjack. The robust young woodsman energetically attacked the towering oaks chopping and chopping all day long, never stopping to rest. The grizzled lumberjack, chops a little, sits down and rests, chops a little more and rests. At the end of the day the grey beard had harvested twice as much lumber as
July 4, 2022
Planning…to Succeed!
Most of us go throughout our days in auto-pilot. Eat, sleep, work, repeat has become a mantra for the frenetic pace of the daily grind. That’s why taking regular Personal Retreat Days is so important – it interrupts the habitual flow of mindlessly moving from one day into the next and gives you a blessed opportunity to simply THINK and BE.
June 3, 2022
Journal Your Way to Happiness and Clarity
How do you make sense of all your daily events and happenings? The short answer: by journaling! I’m a huge believer in the power of journaling. It’s something I do every morning without fail. If the thought of keeping a journal makes you shudder, have no fear! There are many ways to journal, and I promise at least one of them will resonate with you.
April 30, 2022
Reflect on the Past to Create a Brighter Future
I firmly believe that examining your past helps you create a better future. During your Personal Retreat Day, spend time looking back at the previous month.
April 3, 2022
Reading is a Superpower!
Of all the valuable tasks that I perform every day, reading is way up there on the list of my most essential activities. Reading educates, informs, and expands one’s worldview. I try to start my day with a mug of coffee and about 20 minutes of non-fiction reading.
March 1, 2022
Move Your Body!
By far, the most effective way I’ve found to begin my own Personal Retreat Day is with moderate exercise. The best kind of exercise to get you in the right frame of mind for the rest of your PRD involves motion that leaves you feeling energized, not exhausted.
January 31, 2022
Three Easy New Year’s Activities to do Right Now!
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2022 our best year ever. Here are three EASY and FUN activities that you can do in less than five minutes to set you up for success. Grab your journal and let’s get started!
January 2, 2022
3 EASY Productivity Hacks to Combat Self-Sabotage
What can we do when we’ve set meaningful goals, and then something comes along that sabotages our best intentions?
December 12, 2021
Find Your Focus with a Word of the Month (PRD Activity #6)
In January many people choose a word to focus on throughout the year. This word serves as a guiding focus, a compass they return to as they filter through life’s decisions. I love this idea but in my experience, selecting a word for each month works better for me than a single word for an entire year. That’s because seasons come and go, and what you need in January may not serve you in the summertime.
August 8, 2021
Designing a Morning Routine That Works
Creating and sticking to a solid morning routine sets your compass for each day. I’ve come up with a routine that works for me, setting the right tone for the hours ahead. I use this time to remind myself of what’s most important and plan out the workday.
August 1, 2021
My Burnout Story – part 2
I suffered from burnout while working as a key crew member on a movie shoot. Although it was a painful experience to endure, I learned a lot about myself, about the film industry, and about burnout. A friend of mine when facing difficult situations often quips: “if it’s not a good time, at least it’s a good story!” I absolutely love that quote and will add: “if it’s not a good time, then learn something from it.”
July 23, 2021
My Burnout Story – part 1
We all have seasons of life that are unusually busy, seasons where we get stressed out, overwhelmed, or burdened. The question is, can we still thrive through these seasons?
July 17, 2021