Ironically if we maintain our well-being then we cope better with what life throws at us. However other things can take priority. You can’t pour from an empty cup though.

As a Well-being Coach I do everything I can to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. So I do a lot of positive things for my well-being but things still sneak up on me. So the opportunities to take stock and really reflect are not always available. Holidays are great but the reality of a holiday is someone still has to organise or cook or placate any family conflict, to name a few. The opportunity to dig deep and really work on oneself can be minimal. This is where retreats come in to the picture……..

For me a retreat is an opportunity to do the inner work, release what no longer serves me, connect with nature and be truly held. My personal growth is often huge, I can get massive shifts or learnings when I have this space. The person or people running the retreat are equally important for me to get the most benefit so I have to feel safe and supported. I have attended anything from day retreats to week long ones over the years.

The benefits do not just remain mine though. My Hubster and kids love the chilled person I come back as and it is maintainable if I stay on that path.

Research supports this; comparing having a holiday to attending retreats found that a retreat provided longer-term biological change like taking an anti viral, than a holiday.

I have not run a retreat since the Pandemic but I do have plans. Do join my newsletter if you want to know about them first.

Love & hugs,

Wendy