While this extrovert can’t relate to your desire for months of solitude, I was nodding right along re: travel, carving out time to create, and having a conversation with yourself that there is truly no reward for choosing to do things the hard way. I’ve found myself in a state of task paralysis on several occasions this winter and I know, deep down, that I’ve taken on too much and set unrealistic standards. Yet I can’t seem to find the exit ramp from the hamster wheel I’ve created. And for the love of God, why don’t I make myself exercise to release some of this anxious energy?! Le sigh. Being entirely responsible for my life and choices is both my reason for living and my greatest downfall. So glad that you have a supportive tribe and allowed yourself to simply exist. Existing in Europe is always a good idea!
Annika, yes, you get me! It's worth repeating: "Being entirely responsible for my life and choices is both my reason for living and my greatest downfall." After almost 15 years, the truest thing I know is that it's so cyclical. The challenge of self-employment/independent work exhausts me enough to need an annual sabbatical, and on the other side, I come out ready to get back to creating and growth and developing work in all the ways ...until I'm beyond ready for the next break! I never really escape the long term need (or BENEFITS) of creating sabbaticals for myself. You should try it! As an extrovert, I wonder if you'd be into a group creative retreat?! I'm coveting the trips of artist Jeanne Oliver lately and want to take one someday, and the creativity and connection retreat I went to in 2022 in Tuscany was life-changing and built some of the most beautiful community of my life. I have taken and funded several since 2020 if you need practical ideas.
Would you (or anyone else reading this) be interested in me making a post or even a workshop about creating sabbaticals? I've considered it recently. Right now so many of us – entrepreneurs and otherwise – are tired and searching for creative ways to make balance and renewal. I think sabbaticals are one solution, and a damn good one.
I’m sorry I’m just now seeing your reply! Even so, we are sharing brainwaves. I’ve been talking to several friends lately about planning a creative retreat for 2026. So YES! Teach me more about your sabbaticals. What’s more - one of my closest friends is leaving for France in 2 weeks for a Jeanne Oliver workshop 🥰 Tell me about your Tuscany retreat, too!
While this extrovert can’t relate to your desire for months of solitude, I was nodding right along re: travel, carving out time to create, and having a conversation with yourself that there is truly no reward for choosing to do things the hard way. I’ve found myself in a state of task paralysis on several occasions this winter and I know, deep down, that I’ve taken on too much and set unrealistic standards. Yet I can’t seem to find the exit ramp from the hamster wheel I’ve created. And for the love of God, why don’t I make myself exercise to release some of this anxious energy?! Le sigh. Being entirely responsible for my life and choices is both my reason for living and my greatest downfall. So glad that you have a supportive tribe and allowed yourself to simply exist. Existing in Europe is always a good idea!
Annika, yes, you get me! It's worth repeating: "Being entirely responsible for my life and choices is both my reason for living and my greatest downfall." After almost 15 years, the truest thing I know is that it's so cyclical. The challenge of self-employment/independent work exhausts me enough to need an annual sabbatical, and on the other side, I come out ready to get back to creating and growth and developing work in all the ways ...until I'm beyond ready for the next break! I never really escape the long term need (or BENEFITS) of creating sabbaticals for myself. You should try it! As an extrovert, I wonder if you'd be into a group creative retreat?! I'm coveting the trips of artist Jeanne Oliver lately and want to take one someday, and the creativity and connection retreat I went to in 2022 in Tuscany was life-changing and built some of the most beautiful community of my life. I have taken and funded several since 2020 if you need practical ideas.
Would you (or anyone else reading this) be interested in me making a post or even a workshop about creating sabbaticals? I've considered it recently. Right now so many of us – entrepreneurs and otherwise – are tired and searching for creative ways to make balance and renewal. I think sabbaticals are one solution, and a damn good one.
I’m sorry I’m just now seeing your reply! Even so, we are sharing brainwaves. I’ve been talking to several friends lately about planning a creative retreat for 2026. So YES! Teach me more about your sabbaticals. What’s more - one of my closest friends is leaving for France in 2 weeks for a Jeanne Oliver workshop 🥰 Tell me about your Tuscany retreat, too!