
Vacations aren’t Optional
Vacations are non-negotiable! An annual getaway, whether big or small, holds the key to a balanced life.

Vacations are non-negotiable! An annual getaway, whether big or small, holds the key to a balanced life.

Exactly 13 years ago, on this very date (July 15), a yard sale turned my life upside down. Actually, it wasn’t the yard sale itself but a medical emergency I experienced during the event. I share the details in my upcoming book, but for now use your imagination to paint the scene…

You don’t have to wait for a Personal Retreat Day to hit the “reset” button. We can do this throughout each day as well. I call it the “Power of the Pause.”

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.

What does REST look like? We often think of getting 8 hours of sleep, or the luxury of a Sunday nap. But rhythms of rest can also be incorporated into your daily life. Even 5 intentional deep breaths can reset your mind and body into a restful state!