When we are in a good place, take time to reflect and move forward
Maybe it’s time for solitude and a retreat from everyday life. Maybe it’s best to be alone and think.
When in a difficult place, take time out to reflect, recalibrate, make a plan, and then move forward
Last week I had a lovely time reconnecting with friends, and at the end of the week I went on a silent retreat to reflect on that and what I have been learning these past months.
When have you taken some solitude time to reflect – how long ago was it? How did it help you to think? How did it affect you afterwards, in your life?
What are some benefits of being in quiet for an extended time?
I can reconnect with myself and, as a fellow coaching friend says, “find my voice again”.
I can get creative and do what I want and need in this time.
I get R&R- and can come home re-energized and thankful for what I have and do but there’s much more.
I receive direction and clarity- what’s important to me now, and what will it be like in six months, a year, two years, etc.
I can see where things are going well and build on that and see where changes need to be made, and deal with them.
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