291 - Sabbaticals for Entrepreneurs: My Personal Journey towards Sabbatical

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about a deeply personal journey—my decision to take a sabbatical from my business later this year. Join me as I share why I've chosen to step away, how I've been preparing both spiritually and logistically, and the challenges that come with such a bold move. You'll hear about my reflections around turning 63, the inspiration from Ruth Haley Barton's work, and my desire to model rest and renewal in the entrepreneurial space. Plus, I'll be updating you on my progress monthly, inviting you to journey alongside me as I prepare for this transformative time.Time Stamps: 00:00 Uncommon for business leaders to take sabbaticals.05:34 Embracing work and rest for balanced living.08:11 Entrepreneur taking sabbatical for personal and professional growth.10:30 Podcast invites on sabbatical preparation journey.14:22 Scheduled sabbatical from November 4 to January 6.18:05 Preparing for sabbatical, including European cruise.23:36 Trusting in uncertainty, finding courage in faith.25:14 Coveting prayers, building business, rest, journey together.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest - Book by Ruth Haley BartonPracticing the Way book by John Mark ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerThomas Merton Prayer Transforming Center Podcast on Sabbath and Sabbaticalhttps://transformingcenter.org/strengthening-the-soul-of-your-leadership-podcast/season-eighteen/FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate bothpersonal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.