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.
Tag: Personal Retreat Day
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2021 Newsletter
I hate breaking promises. When I started this newsletter I promised to send it monthly – no more, no less….yet I’ve allowed three months to slip right on by! However, I’ve decided to give myself
April 2021 Newsletter
April is here! How busy is your life right now? March was absolutely crazy in our household. We moved from an urban apartment into a house in the ‘burbs AND I’m working full time on a feature
PRD Activity Idea #5: Lists
Lists are a fantastic and easy way to record memories from the past month. They can be used to track progress towards a goal, or simply help you check in with your inner self.
Three Examples of a Personal Retreat Day in Action
Whenever I give a seminar on Personal Retreat Days, I remind participants that there’s no single “right” way to do a PRD. The overarching goal is to set aside time for inner conversation, but details