5 Super Benefits of A Self-Care/Self-Love Retreat
By the time I hit 50, I was spiritually, emotionally and physically drained. Nothing appeared to be wrong on the outside, but on the inside, I was suffering. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I wasn't sleeping well, and I felt tired all the time even when I did sleep. To add insult to injury, I was also menopausal! Ba combination all the way around.
My Doctors and family insisted that I go on a retreat. At first, I thought the idea was ridiculous. I didn't want to take the time off work, I felt I could handle it, and frankly, I was afraid of the idea of focusing on just me. For years I had used my family, my career as excuses for not dealing with the fact that I just wasn't well.
I finally decided to a leap of faith and take some time off. Going on a retreat, changing my environment, and spending quality time with me was exactly what I needed. I learned that taking that time off for yourself to get re-acquainted with you was invaluable. Making the deci…
My Doctors and family insisted that I go on a retreat. At first, I thought the idea was ridiculous. I didn't want to take the time off work, I felt I could handle it, and frankly, I was afraid of the idea of focusing on just me. For years I had used my family, my career as excuses for not dealing with the fact that I just wasn't well.
I finally decided to a leap of faith and take some time off. Going on a retreat, changing my environment, and spending quality time with me was exactly what I needed. I learned that taking that time off for yourself to get re-acquainted with you was invaluable. Making the deci…
