Conquering the Biggest Obstacle to a Career Break Taking a sabbatical or career break can be an incredibly rewarding and rejuvenating experience, but for many people, the biggest obstacle is the fear of how they will pay everyday expenses. The idea of stepping away from a steady paycheck and benefits can be daunting, even if […]
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 […]
Will was the first book that I read for the year. Nonfiction is one of my favorite genres as I love to read about people’s life stories, and this did not disappoint. The book shares Will Smith’s life as a child and how he viewed his father as a hero. He shares his perspective on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’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 […]