A reading list to spice up your mid-life crisis
My shall-remain-anonymous friend is turning 40 and going through a self-proclaimed mid-life crisis. He doesn't want a Ferarri... so what...
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Sep 305 min read
Family Sabbaticals: What type of family do you have?
There are three distinct paths a family sabbatical can take, depending on where the focus lies: Kid-focused, Parent-focused, or Family-focus
Sep 117 min read
Living Boundlessly
We’ve just returned from a Boundless Life month-long cohort in Syros, Greece. It felt like a mini-sabbatical and it was wonderful! I...
Jul 167 min read
Pace yourself! Finding the right pace and daily routines on a sabbatical
If a vacation is a sprint of relaxation, then a sabbatical is a marathon. And what’s the key to finishing a marathon without collapsing?...
May 234 min read
How to Decompress on Sabbatical
Decompression is so important at the beginning of a sabbatical. Giving yourself permission to slow down and allow yourself to physically...
Apr 162 min read
How to Plan a Sabbatical: A Complete Sabbatical Planning Process for Professionals
Discover how to plan a sabbatical with our comprehensive guide. Learn the steps to creating a meaningful sabbatical plan.
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Want a sabbatical? Just Ask!
The most powerful strategy for embarking on your own career-sustaining sabbatical can be summarised in one word: ask! By asking the right...
Mar 16, 20232 min read
The paradox of free time on sabbatical
You’ve planned this amazing sabbatical. You’ve been working towards it for years. You’ll finally get the free time you’ve been...
Oct 13, 20227 min read
How to plan your sabbatical like a pro
So you’re thinking of taking a sabbatical and you have a million questions. What will you do? How long can you take? Can you afford it?...
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Sabbatical fears - how to overcome them
In a world that rewards the relentless pursuit of productivity, it’s sometimes hard to give ourselves permission to take a break. Just...
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Your solid sabbatical work coverage plan
To have a great sabbatical experience you need to make sure your work is looked after while you’re away. This reduces the stress for you...
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Share your "wow" sabbatical story
Re-living your sabbatical through the enjoyment of sharing your story with others is one of the highlights of returning home. It can be a...
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Making the most of a sabbatical
The best tools and tips for how to make the most of a sabbatical
May 1, 20226 min read
The psychological phases you'll go through on a sabbatical
There are some distinct psychological phases that we go through when we take an extended break from work to recharge - a sabbatical....
Nov 18, 20205 min read
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...
Mar 27, 20204 min read
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...
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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...
Feb 13, 20207 min read
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...
Jan 20, 20203 min read
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,...
Nov 13, 20194 min read
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...
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