After some time in “autopilot mode”, Alexandre realizes he needs to take a sabbatical and make a big change. His time off allows him to spend time with his family and change his career.
If you fear you’re close to burn-out, I’d say it’s probably a very smart move to proactively take a sabbatical to think things over.
Adrianne creates a plan that allows her to take a sabbatical that would mark her transition into the second phase of her career.
I’m pretty sure my career halftime saved me from completely burning out and becoming detached both personally and professionally.
Sonia takes a sabbatical to heal from burnout and grief, spend time with her friends and family, and understand what healing means to her.
While I hoped and expected my sabbatical would shift my mind –quiet it, slow it down– I was completely shocked at how much this pause brought me into my body…
A former government employee embarks on a journey to rediscover her sense of self after personal and professional struggles.
My sabbatical opened up my ideas about what I can do as a professional and gave me more confidence in trying new things that I don’t necessarily have the credential or experience for.
After 20 years in enterprise software, it was time for a sabbatical – time to tackle some of the adventures on my bucket list.
I’m now committed to becoming my “next mountain” self, the person that I was discovering over my period of sabbatical: Who is in constant search of a cause bigger than me.
A former Fortune 500 executive takes a professional career sabbatical to visit every UN member country – she uses a wheelchair!
I am so confident in myself, my relationships, and the path my life is on now.
When an unexpected 3 month lockdown hits, Ellen and J use the time to rest, relax and get ready for their big adventure — a 9-month sabbatical traveling around Australia.
I knew I needed a long break to recover from a tough year, I just didn’t realise how much it would change my life
A mother and nonprofit founder takes a sabbatical and gets a better perspective on identity, family, and work.
Time is the most precious resource we have – the sabbatical really reinforced that. It’s one of the best ways to stop and reset and figure out how you are using your time.
A mission-oriented caretaker moves from overworked and disconnected to finding trust and alignment.
“Life is infinitely better than it was a year ago. I have more trust in the universe. I have more trust in myself.”
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