Have you ever heard the term lifestyle design? If you haven’t, you’re not alone — and you’ll learn more here.If you have, kudos to you. Maybe this will give you another perspective. The best way to understand lifestyle design is to think about this:Have you ever looked around your life and thought, “This can’t be […]
Happy 2023 everyone! It’s been a while since I posted a blog but between the holidays and preparing for the New Year, life got hectic! I am sure you can share the sentiment. So it’s officially 1 year post-sabbatical, and things are great. I have never been happier and healthier mentally and physically. Of course, there are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
**Updated September 12th, 2025 with new insights** I quit my job. That’s how my story begins. But the truth is, I didn’t quit nursing. I didn’t quit my purpose. I quit the exhaustion. I quit the daily migraines. I quit the version of work that kept demanding more while giving less. What I needed wasn’t […]