The first 2 months have been interesting post-sabbatical. It feels like I am falling in line with kids who have to go back to school. Initially in September when someone would ask, how was my sabbatical? I would say great. But I struggled in answering if my sabbatical was truly over or if was I […]
Sabbaticals are a time of leave from a job for self-exploration and rejuvenation. While there has been an increase in sabbaticals or career breaks due to the Great Resignation and the pandemic, there are still many skeptics about this sabbatical idea since it is not a mainstream concept. If you thought about taking a career […]
When I think of Viola Davis, I think of How To Getaway With Murder. Shondaland Thursdays reminded me of myself as a kid looking at TGIF Fridays. I’ll be honest in admitting that I have not followed all of Viola’s work. However, I was invited to a book club reading that is read the book. So I […]
**This post was originally published as ‘5 Reasons…’ and has been updated with new insights for 2025.** When I first considered taking time away from work, I didn’t call it a sabbatical. I thought I just needed a long vacation, or maybe even a career break. But here’s the difference: a career break is about […]
I am not sure how or when I found this book. Either way, I am so glad I did. While I tend to read more non-fiction books, I like to alternate with light fiction books as well. This book tells the story of so many career-back women who strive to do their best and work […]
I have hit the 9-month mark of my sabbatical. What an exhilarating ride it has been! My sabbatical allowed me time to recover from burnout. Burnout symptoms of headaches, breakouts, insomnia and persistent stress are NOW gone. Goal achieved! After lots of rest, reflection, and fun, it is time to get back to work. In […]
I turned 40 in the jungle, jumping in caves, and exploring ancient ruins. You should too! Tulum is my favorite place that I discovered this year. I must admit that I was hesitant to attend since it seemed like everyone has been going there. Now, I understand why. It has such a bohemian, relaxed vibe, […]
It is now August and the 8th month of my sabbatical. Time surely does fly. Never did I imagine my sabbatical leave would last this long or be this magnificent! The purpose of my sabbatical was to take a career break from nursing to rediscover my passion for nursing. My sabbatical has allowed my days […]
I recently attended an event with a panel of speakers. One of the audience members asked the business owners, what are they reading. My ears immediately perked up. I love hearing about what others are reading. The panelist mentioned the Psychology of Money. Immediately the title of the book captured me. I want to learn […]
The answer is Yes, Yes, and Yes! When deciding to take a sabbatical, my finances were my biggest concern. Like most people, I relied on my paycheck every 2 weeks to support my lifestyle. The idea of the sabbatical is great, but can I afford to stop working? Will I run out of money? As […]