We’ve been conditioned to believe sabbaticals are only for professors, executives, or the wealthy. That unless you quit your job, have six months of savings, or run off to Bali, it doesn’t count. But here’s the truth: a sabbatical isn’t about burning your life down. It’s about creating intentional space — whatever that looks like […]
Why I Didn’t Take the Next Leadership Job When I left my role in nursing leadership, I assumed my sabbatical would be a temporary pause. I thought I’d take a break, rest up, and then step into another big role. Maybe a senior leadership position. Maybe travel nursing. Maybe returning full-time as a nurse practitioner. […]
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 […]
If you have been following me for a while now, you know that I think sabbaticals are amazing. Even though I just completed a 9 month sabbatical, I know there are a few more going to happen before I retire. Sabbaticals, a time to recharge, reset, and reinvigorate yourself can seem like a dream to most. As […]
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 […]