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…
Tag: Peaceful Space
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 29 of My Midlife Sabbatical
I need to get outside no matter the temperature. It just lifts my mood no end. I have noticed when I skip this, that I get get a little down so why not throw a coat on and spend 15 minutes in the elements. Today I am packing for my return home tomorrow Then off…
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 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…
Day 14 of My Midlife Sabbatical
It’s been 2 whole weeks since I left my home. 14 nights alone in a bed. Time has flown and time has dragged at the same time but I’m getting my routines in place and in this video I share some things I’ve learned about myself and my needs. Take a little behind the scenes…
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…