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.
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.
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.
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
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.”
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?
Now that you’ve learned the benefits as well as the challenges of starting and maintaining a Personal Retreat Day habit, it’s time to answer the Big Question you’ve been waiting for: HOW do you do
