This week, I had the honor of sharing my story on a podcast. My first time ever. In cased you missed it, I up and left my family home and 27 year marriage, for a 30 day midlife sabbatical. I didn’t know at the time what would happen or if I’d ever want to or…
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My 90 Second Office/ Bedroom Conversion
Finding a space at home where I can lock my door and get to work uninterrupted was essential to my successful return. This was the main reason in all honesty that I left for 30 days. So many distractions, so many little tasks that called to me. I could use distraction all day to avoid…
Day 30 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today is the day I return home and I felt surprisingly heavy. Emotionally exhausted, unprepared and overwhelmed. My thoughtful husband had anticipated this being a little harder for me and so he came up with a plan to give me an inspirational space to hang out, I could enjoy the city, it views from the…
Day 26 of My Midlife Sabbatical
As I start to plan my return back home, I asked my therapist for help. I have a good solid morning routine in place, which also involves a night time plan for the next day. This will ensure my mood stays lifted. I have realized above all things that I need to balance my input…
Day 24 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Besides traditional talk therapy, I have found over the years a couple of places where I let off steam. Sometimes I’ve felt emotional afterwards as my body and mind needed it so bad. I’ve already mentioned zumba being like therapy to me and today I was challenged here. As I walked into class, the person…
Day 20 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today I attended an enlightening event for the launch of a new company. Prismlifestle.co It’s a luxury jewelry brand that combines spirituality and mindfulness practices along with it’s beautiful adornments. The event involved a yoga, breath work and sound bath session and of course included delicious and healthy food and drinks . My experience was…
Day 18 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today’s Gonna Be A Good Day. I spent the night with Boyd which I needed so badly but it did mean my night time plans went out the window. No big deal this time and I had my morning routine ready to go when I got up so I knew it would be a good…
Day 9 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today I’m sharing my morning routine. It’s amazing that in just 9 days I have finally left the phone alone. I’m amazed at how quickly I switched that phone addiction and fomo has switched into me wanting to do my “A.M. Boost” as I’m calling it. My first, 30 minutes of my day is spent…
Day 4 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Day 4 was full of intense focus work. I came up with my early plan for daily practices which includes, no phone, gratitude, planning and angel guidance. I listed all the things of my past that I felt had led me off track with myself I realized I don’t like to stand out or draw…
In a State at Midlife
Taking a sabbatical from life at midlife. Intro to being middle aged, kids, grown and no idea who I am anymore. Self discovery and lots of alone time. Follow along on this journey. Maybe you’ll get some ideas for your future self.