The Sabbatical Project: Category: Stories

Lisa’s Sabbatical to Change Course

Lisa's sabbatical helped her change course, taking a leap into something new.

"My sabbatical helped give me the confidence to take ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

Meghan’s Gap Year, the Antidote to Burnout

Burned out as a corporate executive, Meghan quit her job and moved her family to Lyon, France for a year ...

30s-40sCreativityFemale

Tinenechi’s Sabbatical Makes Room for Faith, Family and Career

Tinenechi uses her sabbatical to complete her Master's, embrace motherhood, and rebuild around faith, family, and purpose.

My sabbatical was the ...

20s-30sCareer changeHealing/burnout

Marta’s Accidental Sabbatical Becomes Self-Discovery

Marta landed in the US with $200 and no real plan. What followed was an accidental sabbatical across three continents, ...

20s-30sFemaleStories

Anna’s Experimental Sabbatical for New Living

On her experimental sabbatical, Anna left her corporate life to open up space for healing, self-discovery and authentic living.

My ...

30s-40sFemaleStories

Kristen Takes a Healing Sabbatical

Kristen's healing sabbatical takes her from walking the Camino to volunteering in Africa; along the way, reconnecting with herself.

Sometimes ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

How a Career Change Sabbatical Transformed Wendy

Wendy left her career as a Boston nurse practitioner for a career change sabbatical in Paris, at the edge of ...

20s-30s30s-40sCareer change

Oscar’s Sabbatical to Find Clarity and Purpose

Oscar’s career change sabbatical helped him travel, volunteer, and reset his life—discovering clarity and purpose, with renewed motivation.

A sabbatical ...

30s-40sStories

From Corporate to Career Break – Stephanie’s Sabbatical

Stephanie left corporate for a bold career break across the U.S to embrace adventure and launch a new path as ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Leanne’s Career Pause Changes Everything

After a career pause, Leanne reclaims energy, clarity, & purpose—prioritizing family, redefining work, & choosing a life that fits her ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

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