A reading list to spice up your mid-life crisis
My shall-remain-anonymous friend is turning 40 and going through a self-proclaimed mid-life crisis. He doesn't want a Ferarri... so what...
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Lyndall Farley
Sep 305 min read
Family Sabbaticals: What type of family do you have?
There are three distinct paths a family sabbatical can take, depending on where the focus lies: Kid-focused, Parent-focused, or Family-focus
Lyndall Farley
Sep 117 min read
Living Boundlessly
We’ve just returned from a Boundless Life month-long cohort in Syros, Greece. It felt like a mini-sabbatical and it was wonderful! I...
Lyndall Farley
Jul 167 min read
Pace yourself! Finding the right pace and daily routines on a sabbatical
If a vacation is a sprint of relaxation, then a sabbatical is a marathon. And what’s the key to finishing a marathon without collapsing?...
Lyndall Farley
Jun 71 min read
Return to Work Guide
Returning to work after an extended break can be a jarring experience, but it doesn't have to be. Give yourself the gift of a smooth...
Lyndall Farley
May 234 min read
How to Decompress on Sabbatical
Decompression is so important at the beginning of a sabbatical. Giving yourself permission to slow down and allow yourself to physically...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 162 min read
How to Plan a Sabbatical: A Complete Sabbatical Planning Process for Professionals
Discover how to plan a sabbatical with our comprehensive guide. Learn the steps to creating a meaningful sabbatical plan.
Lyndall Farley
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Want a sabbatical? Just Ask!
The most powerful strategy for embarking on your own career-sustaining sabbatical can be summarised in one word: ask! By asking the right...
Lyndall Farley
Mar 16, 20232 min read
The paradox of free time on sabbatical
You’ve planned this amazing sabbatical. You’ve been working towards it for years. You’ll finally get the free time you’ve been...
Lyndall Farley
Oct 13, 20227 min read
How to plan your sabbatical like a pro
So you’re thinking of taking a sabbatical and you have a million questions. What will you do? How long can you take? Can you afford it?...
Lyndall Farley
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Sabbatical fears - how to overcome them
In a world that rewards the relentless pursuit of productivity, it’s sometimes hard to give ourselves permission to take a break. Just...
Lyndall Farley
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Your solid sabbatical work coverage plan
To have a great sabbatical experience you need to make sure your work is looked after while you’re away. This reduces the stress for you...
Lyndall Farley
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Share your "wow" sabbatical story
Re-living your sabbatical through the enjoyment of sharing your story with others is one of the highlights of returning home. It can be a...
Lyndall Farley
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Making the most of a sabbatical
The best tools and tips for how to make the most of a sabbatical
Lyndall Farley
Jul 19, 20225 min read
The 5 C's of making your company sabbatical program a success
Do you have a sabbatical policy for your company, but wonder why no one uses it? This is really common. 47% of UK companies and 29% of US...
Lyndall Farley
May 1, 20226 min read
The psychological phases you'll go through on a sabbatical
There are some distinct psychological phases that we go through when we take an extended break from work to recharge - a sabbatical....
Lyndall Farley
Nov 18, 20205 min read
How to ruin your holiday recharge in 4 easy steps (like I just did!)
I recently booked a 2-week break with my husband to recharge and relax. We were limited to local destinations given the Coronavirus...
Lyndall Farley
May 26, 20201 min read
Time Off - A practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress
By John Fitch and Max Frenzel Book abstract: A refreshing approach to creativity We live in a time where busyness is seen as a badge of...
Lyndall Farley
May 13, 20201 min read
Solve for Happy - Engineer your path to joy
By Mo Gawdat Book abstract: In this “powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek” (Sergey Brin, cofounder of...
Lyndall Farley
May 13, 20201 min read
Off Balance - Getting beyond the work-life balance myth to personal and professional satisfaction
By Matthew Kelly Book abstract: One of the major issues in our lives today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; no one has it. But...
Lyndall Farley
May 1, 20201 min read
The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business
By Charles Duhigg Book abstract: In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the...
Lyndall Farley
May 1, 20201 min read
Make Time - How to focus on what matters every day
By Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Book abstract: A Friendly Approach to Finding Focus and Energy in Daily Life Make Time is not about...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Pivot - The only move that matters is your next one
By Jenny Blake Book abstract: Careers are not linear, predictable ladders any longer; they are fluid trajectories. No matter our age,...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Designing your work life - How to thrive and change and find happiness at work
By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: From the authors of the #1 New York Times best seller Designing Your Life comes a job...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Designing your life - How to build a well-lived joyful life
By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Look after your people – Helping them thrive beyond Government support
There is some light in this dark time. Just two weeks ago I wrote about my plea to businesses to consider all voluntary leave options...
Lyndall Farley
Mar 27, 20204 min read
Pause. Reframe. This is your moment to take a Growth Sabbatical
The world had changed. Our lives have changed. Unexpectedly and out of our control. Lot's of people have been thrown into the situation...
Lyndall Farley
Mar 19, 20203 min read
The Unexpected Sabbatical - how to make the most of it at home
Well... Here we are. A global pandemic. Panic. Fear. Confusion. It's everywhere. I'm sitting here in 'social isolation' in my home in...
Lyndall Farley
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Pleading the case for voluntary leave - why it's better for business and better for your people
We are in strange times. Covid-19 has thrown us into an increasingly VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) with...
Lyndall Farley
Feb 13, 20207 min read
Sabbatical Stories - Meet the master of sabbatical connections
Nadege Conger is a sabbatical legend. 20 years ago, just as the internet was becoming a big thing, she had the vision of creating a...
Lyndall Farley
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Offering sabbaticals? Create a sabbatical program (not just a policy)
If you're giving your employees the gift of a sabbatical, don't forget to wrap it! There are so many companies that have a sabbatical...
Lyndall Farley
Jan 20, 20203 min read
What’s your holiday recharge score?
Most of us managed to take some time off over the Christmas and New Year period. For some, it’s already a distant memory. For others,...
Lyndall Farley
Dec 5, 20194 min read
How a mid-sized NYC PR agency uses sabbaticals to drive their success
One of the most common misconceptions I come across is that only large companies can provide sabbatical leave for their employees. N6A, a...
Lyndall Farley
Nov 13, 20194 min read
The real truth about why you want a sabbatical
You say you want a sabbatical, but the truth is, you're probably just running away. Most of the time, I'm the caring, supporting...
Lyndall Farley
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Sabbaticals are great for people AND business
Eight reasons why a sabbatical program is great for business.
Lyndall Farley
Oct 7, 20192 min read
The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
By Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott Book abstract: Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the...
Lyndall Farley
Oct 7, 20191 min read
Rest: Why you get more done when you work less
By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Book abstract: Overwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done-but they...
Lyndall Farley
Oct 3, 20194 min read
Sabbatical Stories - Three months of brunch
What if you could slowly explore a new city, having brunch at a different café each day, meeting new people, doing yoga. No agenda, no...
Lyndall Farley
Sep 27, 20195 min read
Asking for sabbatical leave – 10 tips (and a pitch pack) to get a “yes”
I remember the day I asked my boss for 6-months sabbatical leave to travel around South America. I’m not going to lie… it was messy. Ugly...
Lyndall Farley
Sep 16, 20194 min read
Should I take a sabbatical? Here's how to find out.
Have you ever dreamed of taking a couple of months off to recharge and pursue a dream but worried it’ll be a big mistake? You’re not...
Lyndall Farley
Aug 6, 20194 min read
Need a recharging break? Do these 4 things.
You've got this golden gift of time about to unfold before you. You've successfully negotiated a break from work and you're off into the...
Lyndall Farley
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Sabbatical Pitch Pack
Terrified of asking your boss for a break? This sabbatical pitch pack will guide you in presenting a compelling and professional proposal...
Lyndall Farley
Jul 27, 20196 min read
Sabbatical Stories - The ‘big life’ experiment
Sandy and Ben want to live a ‘big life’. A life full of juicy adventures, expanded perspectives and memorable moments. So, when they decided
Lyndall Farley
Jun 5, 20195 min read
Sabbatical Stories - "What are you waiting for, Cancer?"
If you discovered you had a life threatening condition, what would you do? Stay in the same old job, living the same life? Or would you...
Lyndall Farley
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Sabbatical Readiness Quiz
Thinking about a sabbatical but not sure if it's the right time? Not sure you can afford it? Take this simple quiz to work out your...
Lyndall Farley
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Sabbatical Cost Calculator
The ultimate planning tool for figuring out how much your dream sabbatical will cost. Hint: It's less than you think! Get planning today!...
Lyndall Farley
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Months or minutes – how much time do you really need to recharge?
From sabbaticals to mindful minutes, there’s a smorgasbord of choices when you’re thinking about how to recharge. But how much time is...
Lyndall Farley
Apr 1, 20194 min read
What is a sabbatical? (And why you should take one)
Ever wanted to just put life on pause for a few months to take a break, recharge and do something amazing? We’ve got a word for that....
Lyndall Farley
Mar 15, 20195 min read
Sabbatical Stories - Little lessons from Nepal and beyond
Trey and Susie set out on their sabbatical last year with a full agenda, travelling to 3 continents in 3 months. They explored new...
Lyndall Farley
Feb 11, 20195 min read
Deciding to take a sabbatical? Follow these 5 steps first.
The decision to take a sabbatical can be big and daunting. It can be difficult to get over the initial hurdles that stop you from...
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