by Reboot Partners | Sep 22, 2009 | From the Blog, News
I heard a radio ad the other day for an art exhibit about “our real favorite pasttime: work.” That phrase struck a chord. Isn’t it true? We Americans love to work. We may not think we love it, but why do we spend so much unbroken time at it? Americans take far less...
by Reboot Partners | Sep 15, 2009 | From the Blog, News
You might think that the first day of a sabbatical would be the happiest of one’s life. No work, no worries, and a whole bunch of free time. What could be better? But don’t be surprised if you don’t feel well in the early days of your break. Though some people sail...
by Reboot Partners | Sep 10, 2009 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
I badly needed time off in 2006. I had not taken more than a week and a half off at a time in over 20 years. I took my first “minisabbatical” by scheduling a month of vacation time, using some carryover days, and renting a house in Umbria, Italy. I was CEO of a...
by Reboot Partners | Aug 24, 2009 | From the Blog, News
We heard from many people, “I just can’t take a sabbatical right now, but I wish I could or I really need to.” The reasons might include financial concerns, their job, their family, illness, or some other near term priority or obligation. So we talked to a number of...
by Reboot Partners | Jul 30, 2009 | From the Blog, Retreats
“I feel inspired and renewed as well as validated in my intentions. Coming to the retreat opened up a world of possibilities. We were all encouraged to reflect on what’s important and seek a more meaningful lifestyle. The tools and stories were very helpful. It...
