Level Up Your Life Without Hustling
I spent most of my life trying hard to live up to other people’s expectations. I was on a loop of exhaustion, depression and irritability. I was tired of all of it.
The first time I visited my husband’s home country, I had a realization. His carefree, effortless way of life wasn’t just him; it was the culture of St. Vincent and The Grenadines. People danced with no partners, sang loudly without hesitation and worked very hard but still took time to enjoy life. I was culture shocked. I had never experienced people living life with so much freedom.
Seeing this other way of life changed how I was living my own. If you look at my pictures from my vacation chronologically you can watch me slowly start letting, go. My first pictures show the guilt on my face for having the audacity to take time to rest. By the last day, I had joy in my eyes and no stress in my shoulders.
I took what I learned home with me. I dance without hesitation, I introduce myself to strangers, and do what my heart desires. This new mindset gave me the courage to start my wellness practice and live my life the way I think is best.
I am truly a different person. What I needed to get to the next level in my life was rest, space, and new experiences.
How rest will level up your life
It was instilled in me that we didn’t take days off just for rest. I would feel so guilty calling out of my job when I needed it. So, I would still go to work. But I resented the fact that I “had” to be there and therefore did a terrible job that day. I was just going through the motions every day while hating my life. I didn’t know the word for that was burnout.
Being able to take breaks and rest will keep you safe from burnout. Staying away from burnout sparks creativity, keeps you motivated, and on the top of your game. Hustling to the point of exhaustion won’t give you the abundance you desire, taking time to rest will.
Why you need a retreat to rest
Most people can’t rest in their current environment. They wake up thinking about all the things they should be doing and go to sleep thinking about all the things they didn’t do. Their days are so packed full of obligations from people pulling on them in every direction, they feel like they can’t make time to rest.
I am pulling you out of that ocean of stress that you are drowning in and sitting you on a beach in front of the real ocean. At our retreats you aren’t worrying about what comes next. You stay present in the moment. Every activity has an underlying theme of rejuvenation with plenty of down time to do nothing but rest.
Creating a space for people to fully let go of their stress, have new experiences and reconnect with their joy is my passion in all the work I do. I see too many people just surviving life instead of enjoying it. We deserve more than that. We Deserve Retreats.
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