A sabbatical is a break from work that I think everyone, especially nurses. Each person’s sabbatical leave might look different depending on their field of work and if it is paid vs unpaid. More and more people are taking sabbaticals or career breaks to reevaluate how they want to work. In one of my previous […]
I love being on Sabbatical! Every day, I pinch myself, Is this real? Is this my life? Yes, it is my life! I am recovering from burnout! At the beginning of my sabbatical, I vowed to create the life that I love by 40. In May, I celebrated my 40th birthday ( the entire month) by […]
I’m back! It has been almost a month since I wrote a post and time surely flew by. Firstly, let me wish all my nurses a Happy Nurses Week. During this week, I am reminded of my role as a nurse and the amazing things I have been able to accomplish in my career.. and […]
It was the summer of 2015, and I just finished my 1st year in the Emergency Department as a nurse practitioner. During my annual evaluation meeting, I told her, “Thank you for everything you have done for us. I could never do what you do. Thank you!” Four years later, I was the Manager of […]
Do you have a list of book recommendations, but never investigate them? I recently participated in a webinar for new business owners, and they mentioned this book. I wrote it down and ordered it immediately on Amazon. This book is the story of 2 mice, Sniff and Scurry, and 2 human-like beings, Hem and Haw, […]
Wellbeing is the new buzzword alongside resilience and mindfulness. Many industries are experiencing burnout. In my opinion, all healthcare professionals have probably experienced some form of burnout in the last 2 years, even if they are not aware. The definition for wellbeing is: A state of happiness and contentment, with low levels of distress, overall […]
I love to travel! When thinking about my sabbatical, I knew that travel was an essential part. While I love visiting areas all over the world. The Caribbean is my favorite region to visit. Besides the fact that I have Caribbean roots and I have traveled there since 6 months of age, I believe it […]
In January, during the height of the last COVID wave, I found myself with a runny nose and 2 recent COVID exposures. Aww man, “I probably have COVID”, I thought to myself. Like everyone at that time, I searched for testing immediately, since I had my 1st trip of my sabbatical planned for the following […]
I love to read! I also find myself reading multiple books at the same time. Sigh. As part of my sabbatical journey, I will be sharing what I am reading with my my thoughts on each book. Hope you enjoy!
In a world that celebrates productivity, the idea of stepping away from work for an extended period can feel radical. This post was updated in 2025 to include new insights from my ongoing journey. Yet history and my lived experience shows that intentional rest is not only valuable, it is essential. This intentional break is called a […]