As summer is in full swing, we’re hearing from many of you that you’re longing for a vacation and time to sink into the ease and flow of life.

Some of you have said that while you do take time off in the summer, you don’t always find the ease and flow that you wanted. And others have said that you haven’t had a vacation in years because you’re struggling with finances, work demands, or family needs.

It’s important
to be purposeful in choosing
what to do with your time off,
so that you can have
a sense of restoration and renewal.

To support you in designing a vacation that’s nourishing for you and your soul, we’re sharing some prompts we’ve found helpful.

Spend some time thinking about the details of what vacation means to you. Do you prefer to:

  • take a trip somewhere close or go on an adventure far away
  • take time off to be home without commitments
  • go somewhere with many or just a few people
  • enjoy a warm or cold climate
  • be in a rural or suburban setting
  • spend your time having adventures or relaxing

Consider what’s possible to create that experience.

  • For example: If your idea of a vacation is an adventure trip, but you don’t have the financial means or the time, consider how you can recreate that with the resources you do have.
  • What would it look like to be a tourist in your own town or community each weekend over the summer?
  • What events, markets, groups, or community gatherings are happening?
  • What places, restaurants, or scenic areas have you always wanted to try?

Make a commitment to yourself to find space for you.

Taking time off that’s tailored to your needs, can provide a range of mental and physical health benefits, helping you return to daily life feeling refreshed and re-energized.

There’s considerable research showing that getting a break in your routine, letting your physiology slow down, and connecting to yourself is good for you, your work, and your world.

We know that you can’t always plan your time off to fit your needs. AND, we encourage you to ask yourself, “What is possible?”

Perhaps you can find small moments during your time off that genuinely help you recharge and refuel.

It’s important to find time to slow down,
breathe, and reconnect to yourself,
your family, and your friends.

This week, we encourage you to look for the spaces (big and small) that will nourish your soul.

Let us know what your vision looks like!

If you’d like support
taking care of yourself,
contact us today.