The Power of the Pause
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.”
Tag: Rest
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.
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.
The Power of Accountability
Have you been slacking off from your commitment to self-care? Adding some accountability may give you the nudge you need to get back on track!
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?
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
16 Ways to Get More Rest RIGHT NOW!
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!
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.
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.