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How to ruin your holiday recharge in 4 easy steps (like I just did!)

Nov 18, 2020
5 min

How to ruin your holiday recharge in 4 easy steps (like I just did!)

I recently booked a 2-week break with my husband to recharge and relax. We were limited to local destinations given the Coronavirus...

Time Off - A practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress

Lyndall Farley

May 26, 2020
1 min

Time Off - A practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress

By John Fitch and Max Frenzel Book abstract: A refreshing approach to creativity We live in a time where busyness is seen as a badge of...

Solve for Happy - Engineer your path to joy

Lyndall Farley

May 13, 2020
1 min

Solve for Happy - Engineer your path to joy

By Mo Gawdat Book abstract: In this “powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek” (Sergey Brin, cofounder of...

Off Balance - Getting beyond the work-life balance myth to personal and professional satisfaction

Lyndall Farley

May 13, 2020
1 min

Off Balance - Getting beyond the work-life balance myth to personal and professional satisfaction

By Matthew Kelly Book abstract: One of the major issues in our lives today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; no one has it. But...

The 4 psychological phases you'll go through on a long break from work

Lyndall Farley

May 11, 2020
6 min

The 4 psychological phases you'll go through on a long break from work

How do I make the most of my time off? This question has been coming up a lot lately. There are some distinct psychological phases that...

The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business

Lyndall Farley

May 1, 2020
1 min

The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business

By Charles Duhigg Book abstract: In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the...

Make Time - How to focus on what matters every day

Lyndall Farley

May 1, 2020
1 min

Make Time - How to focus on what matters every day

By Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Book abstract: A Friendly Approach to Finding Focus and Energy in Daily Life Make Time is not about...

Pivot - The only move that matters is your next one

Lyndall Farley

Apr 14, 2020
1 min

Pivot - The only move that matters is your next one

By Jenny Blake Book abstract: Careers are not linear, predictable ladders any longer; they are fluid trajectories. No matter our age,...

Designing your work life - How to thrive and change and find happiness at work

Lyndall Farley

Apr 14, 2020
1 min

Designing your work life - How to thrive and change and find happiness at work

By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: From the authors of the #1 New York Times best seller Designing Your Life comes a job...

Designing your life - How to build a well-lived joyful life

Lyndall Farley

Apr 14, 2020
1 min

Designing your life - How to build a well-lived joyful life

By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or...

Look after your people – Helping them thrive beyond Government support

Lyndall Farley

Apr 1, 2020
3 min

Look after your people – Helping them thrive beyond Government support

There is some light in this dark time. Just two weeks ago I wrote about my plea to businesses to consider all voluntary leave options...

Pause. Reframe. This is your moment to take a Growth Sabbatical

Lyndall Farley

Mar 27, 2020
4 min

Pause. Reframe. This is your moment to take a Growth Sabbatical

The world had changed. Our lives have changed. Unexpectedly and out of our control. Lot's of people have been thrown into the situation...

The Unexpected Sabbatical - how to make the most of it at home

Lyndall Farley

Mar 19, 2020
3 min

The Unexpected Sabbatical - how to make the most of it at home

Well... Here we are. A global pandemic. Panic. Fear. Confusion. It's everywhere. I'm sitting here in 'social isolation' in my home in...

Pleading the case for voluntary leave - why it's better for business and better for your people

Lyndall Farley

Mar 16, 2020
3 min

Pleading the case for voluntary leave - why it's better for business and better for your people

We are in strange times. Covid-19 has thrown us into an increasingly VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) with...

How to make your company sabbatical program a success

Lyndall Farley

Feb 21, 2020
4 min

How to make your company sabbatical program a success

Do you have a sabbatical policy for your company, but wonder why no one uses it? Are you interested in the power of sabbaticals but don’t...

Sabbatical Stories - Meet the master of sabbatical connections

Lyndall Farley

Feb 13, 2020
7 min

Sabbatical Stories - Meet the master of sabbatical connections

Nadege Conger is a sabbatical legend. 20 years ago, just as the internet was becoming a big thing, she had the vision of creating a...

Offering sabbaticals? Create a sabbatical program (not just a policy)

Lyndall Farley

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Offering sabbaticals? Create a sabbatical program (not just a policy)

If you're giving your employees the gift of a sabbatical, don't forget to wrap it! There are so many companies that have a sabbatical...

Lyndall Farley

Jan 20, 2020
3 min

What’s your holiday recharge score?

Most of us managed to take some time off over the Christmas and New Year period. For some, it’s already a distant memory. For others,...

How a mid-sized NYC PR agency uses sabbaticals to drive their success

Lyndall Farley

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

How a mid-sized NYC PR agency uses sabbaticals to drive their success

One of the most common misconceptions I come across is that only large companies can provide sabbatical leave for their employees. N6A, a...

The real truth about why you want a sabbatical

Lyndall Farley

Nov 13, 2019
4 min

The real truth about why you want a sabbatical

You say you want a sabbatical, but the truth is, you're probably just running away. Most of the time, I'm the caring, supporting...

Sabbaticals are great for people AND business

Lyndall Farley

Oct 22, 2019
2 min

Sabbaticals are great for people AND business

Eight reasons why a sabbatical program is great for business.

The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

Lyndall Farley

Oct 7, 2019
2 min

The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

By Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott Book abstract: Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the...

Rest: Why you get more done when you work less

Lyndall Farley

Oct 7, 2019
1 min

Rest: Why you get more done when you work less

By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Book abstract: Overwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done-but they...

Sabbatical Stories - Three months of brunch

Lyndall Farley

Oct 3, 2019
4 min

Sabbatical Stories - Three months of brunch

What if you could slowly explore a new city, having brunch at a different café each day, meeting new people, doing yoga. No agenda, no...

Asking for sabbatical leave – 10 tips (and a pitch pack) to get a “yes”

Lyndall Farley

Sep 27, 2019
5 min

Asking for sabbatical leave – 10 tips (and a pitch pack) to get a “yes”

I remember the day I asked my boss for 6-months sabbatical leave to travel around South America. I’m not going to lie… it was messy. Ugly...

Should I take a sabbatical? Here's how to find out.

Lyndall Farley

Sep 16, 2019
4 min

Should I take a sabbatical? Here's how to find out.

Have you ever dreamed of taking a couple of months off to recharge and pursue a dream but worried it’ll be a big mistake? You’re not...

Need a recharging break? Do these 4 things.

Lyndall Farley

Aug 6, 2019
4 min

Need a recharging break? Do these 4 things.

You've got this golden gift of time about to unfold before you. You've successfully negotiated a break from work and you're off into the...

Lyndall Farley

Aug 5, 2019
1 min

Sabbatical Pitch Pack

Terrified of asking your boss for a break? This sabbatical pitch pack will guide you in presenting a compelling and professional proposal...

Sabbatical Stories - The ‘big life’ experiment

Lyndall Farley

Jul 27, 2019
6 min

Sabbatical Stories - The ‘big life’ experiment

Sandy and Ben want to live a ‘big life’. A life full of juicy adventures, expanded perspectives and memorable moments. So, when they decided

Sabbatical Stories - "What are you waiting for, Cancer?"

Lyndall Farley

Jun 5, 2019
5 min

Sabbatical Stories - "What are you waiting for, Cancer?"

If you discovered you had a life threatening condition, what would you do? Stay in the same old job, living the same life? Or would you...

Lyndall Farley

Jun 3, 2019
1 min

Sabbatical Readiness Quiz

Thinking about a sabbatical but not sure if it's the right time? Not sure you can afford it? Take this simple quiz to work out your...

Lyndall Farley

Jun 3, 2019
1 min

Sabbatical Cost Calculator

The ultimate planning tool for figuring out how much your dream sabbatical will cost. Hint: It's less than you think! Get planning today!...

Months or minutes – how much time do you really need to recharge?

Lyndall Farley

Jun 3, 2019
3 min

Months or minutes – how much time do you really need to recharge?

From sabbaticals to mindful minutes, there’s a smorgasbord of choices when you’re thinking about how to recharge. But how much time is...

What is a sabbatical? (And why you should take one)

Lyndall Farley

Apr 1, 2019
4 min

What is a sabbatical? (And why you should take one)

Ever wanted to just put life on pause for a few months to take a break, recharge and do something amazing? We’ve got a word for that....

Sabbatical Stories -
Little lessons from Nepal and beyond

Lyndall Farley

Mar 15, 2019
5 min

Sabbatical Stories - Little lessons from Nepal and beyond

Trey and Susie set out on their sabbatical last year with a full agenda, travelling to 3 continents in 3 months. They explored new...

Lyndall Farley

Feb 22, 2019
7 min

How to plan your sabbatical like a pro

So you’re thinking of taking a sabbatical and you have a million questions. What can you do? How long can it be? How will you afford it?...

Deciding to take a sabbatical? Follow these 5 steps first.

Lyndall Farley

Feb 11, 2019
5 min

Deciding to take a sabbatical? Follow these 5 steps first.

The decision to take a sabbatical can be big and daunting. It can be difficult to get over the initial hurdles that stop you from...

Reboot Your Life: Energise Your Career & Life by Taking a Break

Lyndall Farley

Feb 1, 2019
1 min

Reboot Your Life: Energise Your Career & Life by Taking a Break

By Catherine Allen et. al. Book abstract: More Americans are choosing to take time off from work to relax or re-examine their priorities,...

Lyndall Farley

Feb 1, 2019
1 min

Escape 101: Sabbaticals made simple

By Dan Clements and Tara Gignac. Book abstract: Think you can't take a career break? Think again! Escape 101 is a road map for getting...

Pause: Harnessing the life changing power of giving yourself a break

Lyndall Farley

Feb 1, 2019
2 min

Pause: Harnessing the life changing power of giving yourself a break

By Rachael O'Meara Lyndall's Thoughts: What I love about this book is that it steps through the reason that it's so important that we...

3 reasons to negotiate your sabbatical now

Lyndall Farley

Oct 19, 2018
3 min

3 reasons to negotiate your sabbatical now

When business is booming, power is with the employee. There’s never been a better time to negotiate a sabbatical. We’re in a sabbatical...

Lyndall Farley

Oct 5, 2018
3 min

When excuses win, your sabbatical loses

Get your butt over the 'buts' so you can live your sabbatical dream I get it. You’re tired. Not the kind of tired when you didn’t get a...

Lyndall Farley

Oct 1, 2018
3 min

Sabbaticals that spark change

When you're looking for a recharging break and you stumble across so much more I’m a sabbatical addict and advocate. I’ve taken nine...

Lyndall Farley

May 18, 2018
2 min

My sabbatical life

I accidentally fell into a life of taking regular sabbaticals. When I look back, it's been the catalyst for every significant change in...

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How to ruin your holiday recharge in 4 easy steps (like I just did!)

Time Off - A practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress

Solve for Happy - Engineer your path to joy

Off Balance - Getting beyond the work-life balance myth to personal and professional satisfaction

The 4 psychological phases you'll go through on a long break from work

The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business

Make Time - How to focus on what matters every day

Pivot - The only move that matters is your next one

Designing your work life - How to thrive and change and find happiness at work

Designing your life - How to build a well-lived joyful life

Look after your people – Helping them thrive beyond Government support

Pause. Reframe. This is your moment to take a Growth Sabbatical

The Unexpected Sabbatical - how to make the most of it at home

Pleading the case for voluntary leave - why it's better for business and better for your people

How to make your company sabbatical program a success

Sabbatical Stories - Meet the master of sabbatical connections

Offering sabbaticals? Create a sabbatical program (not just a policy)

What’s your holiday recharge score?

How a mid-sized NYC PR agency uses sabbaticals to drive their success

The real truth about why you want a sabbatical

Sabbaticals are great for people AND business

The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

Rest: Why you get more done when you work less

Sabbatical Stories - Three months of brunch

Asking for sabbatical leave – 10 tips (and a pitch pack) to get a “yes”

Should I take a sabbatical? Here's how to find out.

Need a recharging break? Do these 4 things.

Sabbatical Pitch Pack

Sabbatical Stories - The ‘big life’ experiment

Sabbatical Stories - "What are you waiting for, Cancer?"

Sabbatical Readiness Quiz

Sabbatical Cost Calculator

Months or minutes – how much time do you really need to recharge?

What is a sabbatical? (And why you should take one)

Sabbatical Stories - Little lessons from Nepal and beyond

How to plan your sabbatical like a pro

Deciding to take a sabbatical? Follow these 5 steps first.

Reboot Your Life: Energise Your Career & Life by Taking a Break

Escape 101: Sabbaticals made simple

Pause: Harnessing the life changing power of giving yourself a break

3 reasons to negotiate your sabbatical now

When excuses win, your sabbatical loses

Sabbaticals that spark change

My sabbatical life