As women, it is no secret that we take very little time for ourselves. No matter what your personal story, there’s no denying that we all sometimes get caught in a sense of overwhelm with no escape in sight. I am here to tell you there is an escape route! Instead of wishing for a break, it is time that you TAKE a break! In my own life, these breaks are … priceless. My mission is to help you carve out and embrace those opportunities in your own life!
Today as I sit here, surrounded by the chaos, pressures and “noise” of a crazy busy life, I close my eyes and reflect on special moments that make me smile. My thoughts go to uncontrollable laughter over a spirited game of Phase 4 while sipping wine and looking out over the Carribean or a game of Farkle in the pool in Belize after finishing the afternoon’s “synchronized” swimming competition. Sometimes I smile thinking about the quiet times in the early morning, sipping coffee with just one friend while others sleep and looking out over stunning views in St Thomas, Belize, Costa Rica or Tulum. Sometimes it’s as simple as cocktail hour with friends watching a sunset on a beach right here in San Diego.
Travel is great! But it isn’t the travel itself that makes me smile. It’s the magic that happens when I travel with girlfriends! No one to cater to – instead YOU are the one being catered to! Suddenly you realize a calmness and a silencing of the “noises.” You can actually feel your spirit rejuvenating!
For me, these trips are my life force! My friends and I go on a trip together every two years. My family understands this is a non-negotiable week off. After twenty years, I have a treasure chest of memories that I can draw on that cause me to smile (or sometimes laugh out loud). Planning a future adventure is exciting and inspiring — and again I smile! These trips make all the difference in my crazy world. I am here to help them make a difference in yours.
So gather the girls and let’s get started!