Why Reflection Matters
It’s been said that we don’t learn from past events, we learn from REFLECTING on those events. I agree! Read on to find out why regular times of reflection are so important in your personal and professional development.
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A Container of Rest
Think of your monthly Personal Retreat Day (PRD) as a “container” filled with deep rest, time to reflect on the previous 30 days, and a chance to reorient towards the month ahead. All 3 “R’s” are important, but REST is the vital ingredient. Rest permeates the container of the day.
3 Ways to REALLY Unplug
We’re trying our best to protect time for personal development, yet we lose it to circumstances seemingly beyond our control. Here are three tried-and-true ways I’ve found to help you really unplug so you can focus on yourself during your Personal Retreat Day.
How to Move Forward when at a Crossroads
Crossroads moments are the times when we find ourselves facing the unknown. Graduating from high school or college. A new relationship. A loss of a job. A divorce. An empty nest. A job offer. A death of a loved one. These moments can cause temporary decision paralysis. What should we do? What’s the right choice to make? What’s next?
WARNING: PRDs May Induce Tears
We need to build in rhythms of rest so we can process our emotions, so that our minds, bodies, and spirits can heal.
How to Overcome the 4 False Beliefs about Self-Care
I get a lot of feedback from people who tell me they feel guilty whenever they take a PRD. When I ask why, they admit that intellectually, they know that self-care isn’t selfish, but they struggle with guilty feelings just the same. Can you relate?
Your Special Recipe for a Successful Retreat Day
Vacations are awesome. I have a long weekend planned in March with my husband. But as wonderful as these special trips are, they don’t replace my monthly PRD. What makes a Personal Retreat Day different from a plain ol’ self-care day or a day off from work?
Resisting the Social Media Marketing Machine!
I just read a book that made me stand up and shout “hallelujah!” It’s called Bored to Brilliant by Manoush Zomorod, and it’s all about the results of her experiment to help people unplug from their
Quarterly Reviews: Not Just for Companies!
I strongly encourage everyone to take a Personal Retreat Day once a month to rest, reflect, and reorient. But I also suggest you set aside extra time at the beginning of each quarter to look back over a longer period of time. Companies do this, and it helps ensure they are on track with long-term goals.
Translating PRDs to Daily Life
On Personal Retreat Days, I escape from work and other obligations to focus on deep rest and mental dialogue. I reflect on the past and plan for the future. Over time, I’ve learned how to take the insights gleaned during PRDs and incorporate them into my weekly and daily routines. Here’s how I do it.