The Sabbatical Project: Category: 30s-40s

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

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

The Art of Living — Anne’s Sabbatical Story

After burnout, Anne takes a yearlong sabbatical and discovers that true change—and the art of living—begins in the mind.

My ...

30s-40sCreativityFemale

Rick’s Unexpected turn from Startup Executive to Writer (for now)

After a 12-year career at a $2B company, Rick jumps into a sabbatical that takes him from a startup executive ...

30s-40sCareer changeMale

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