Any time can be a good time, to plan or set intentions for our future self but there’s something about this midlife phase that adds a sense of urgency. We’ve often done things before now that would change or limit or future opportunities. If we are already married or have kids then just vanishing to…
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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 27 & 28 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Day 27 was filled with work, internally and externally. As I am using my last few days in full panic mode, I have been blessed with amazing headphones that can shut out the whole world and keep me focused. This was necessary as my new upstairs neighbors are loud and I can be easily distracted….
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 23 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today I have a chiropractic appointment. I have learned so much about my body and how to keep it away from potential injuries. It’s been so beneficial and different than I expected so I share a little of that here. I also share a very limited knowledge, tutorial on how to use make up on…
Day 22 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Sometimes we just need something different. I haven’t liked my hair in a long time. I’ve went blond to hide grey and rarely liked it. If it was a color I loved, my hair was brittle and snapped off. If it was less brittle, it was usually a golden yellow which did NOT blend grey’s…
Day 21 of My Midlife Sabbatical
After work I got to attend a cocktail party. This time Prismlifestle.co hosted a “sip & sound” event. It was full of small gestures of self care that the attendees could participate in, including Foot Massage, Nail adornments and tiny tattoo’s. The food and cocktails were delicious and we were blessed with another sound bath….
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…