The Sabbatical Project: Category: What’s New

More Companies Should Have Sabbatical Policies [HBR]

Sabbaticals have long been thought of as an academic privilege, but hear how all companies can benefit from having a sabbatical policy.

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How to Plan Your Sabbatical [Free Time]

In this episode, Jenny Blake and DJ DiDonna talk about the role of sabbaticals for business owners, why managers shouldn’t be afraid to take time off, and more.

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The Value of Sabbaticals [MBASchooled]

Al Dea’s conversation with DJ DiDonna explores the value of sabbaticals and gives permission for those willing to take sabbaticals.

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Using Sabbaticals to Know Yourself, Serve Others, and Save the World

Learn how taking a sabbatical can help you recover from burnout, find your purpose, and maybe even save the world.

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You Must Leave [Newsletter]

Long time — and lots to share! Hello from Dublin, where I’m giving the provocatively-titled talk YOU MUST LEAVE at Notre …

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Want to take a sabbatical? Start Here!

We reached out to our Facebook Community to ask if they had any advice they would give to someone going on a sabbatical… and they did.

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More people should take sabbaticals [Hello Monday Podcast]

Hear about why DJ took a sabbatical, how it changed his thoughts on work, and how you should think about sabbaticals.

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When a vacation isn’t enough… [Forbes India]

Burning out and ready to quit? Consider an extended break instead. The Sabbatical Project offers practical advice to help people chart a new path through a sabbatical.

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The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals [Harvard Business Review]

What are the major benefits of a sabbatical? Research shows that there are three types of sabbaticals people take, for different reasons and with different outcomes.

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Sabbaticals vs FOMO — Patrick McGinnis and how time off changed his life

Patrick McGinnis coined the term FOMO so it is no surprise that he’s been an early proponent of sabbaticals. Hear what he has to say about sabbaticals.

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Get Access to the Sabbatical Field Guide

Discover your Sabbatical Archetype, your Sabbatical Readiness Score, and learn best practices (and what to avoid) from our research on sabbatical alums.