Hello and Happy Marvelous Monday. I am so thankful that Katie does this weekly series. It truly makes me reflect on the goodness of the day and more importantly, the past weekend!
Today is marvelous for various reasons. The main reason being that I am busy working towards a dream/passion. It’s also marvelous because I had a marvelous weekend.
This weekend was suppose to be filled with lots of work but I got about 10% done, and on purpose. After I finished training a client on Saturday morning, I stopped. I hung out with the hubs, did my own workout, cooked dinner, watched the Olympics, and went to bed.
Sunday we savored the morning with the fancy schmancy coffee machine (where we are house/dog sitting), took the dogs on a hike, lounged in the pool, and then went to evening service at church.
I’ve still got that work to do, but this time I don’t feel exhausted going into the week. I feel ready to make up what I didn’t get done and I am mentally refreshed.
I think from time to time we need a little “sabbatical” from life.
SABBATICAL:
This absence is suppose to be a time of rest, recovery, and/or renewal. We all need that time away without feeling guilty.
Time away from training, and more than just a day! Try a whole week!
Time away from work, maybe you need to rest your brain in order to think clearer later.
Time away from any job or activity that is demanding of your time and effort, this includes your passions!
This week I might not blog. I might take a little sabbatical from posting. Who knows, could be a few days, or the whole week. But I know that time will be significant. I will probably continue to read blogs and stay in communication with others, just not focus on my own writing. I’m calling it my blogging sabbatical week.
Does an area of your life need a “sabbatical week?”
Cheers to a Marvelous week!
LC
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My whole life needs a sabbatical. It’s not that I have things that bad, don’t get me wrong, but I would just like a break from ALL the things for even a day. Just a day to not worry about work or family or food or exercise and simply just “be” as I am. While I try and be mindful as best as I can, some days I just want to escape.
I suppose when that’s not possible, it’s best to find the little moments that give us some peace. I’m grateful for those on most days
what’s stopping you? Take one. It will do you good!
I took a semi-sabbatical from housework this weekend
That counts right??? I definitely think that taking a break from time-to-time is a great way to re-connect, re-energize, re-vive. I have been taking a break from blogging on the weekends and it’s been a great change of pace for me. No regrets.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Running, Lazing, Switching up Weight Lifting
that totally counts. No housework is needed, feet up!
I think time away from the norm, from the routine, from the hustle bustle, from structure…all of it – is SO important to do every now and then. Give yourself a little reset on life, know what I mean? Embrace it friend! xo!
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you and Jo always inspire me to embrace this time. thank you!
Jason gets a three month sabbatical every seven years… he is coming up on another one, and this time I am planning on taking one as well! I have a few things runnin’ around this mind, and I feel like I want to focus on them. so a sabbatical for me would be taking a break from normal every day to focus on new possibilities!
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Wow.. what a great idea! I need a sabbatical from several things.. My anxiety and stress are getting the best of me. Time to do it! Maybe I will have a sabbatical weekend this weekend??
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..MIMM #10 & Meatless Monday
i think you should. savor that time friend! love you. KEep me updated on life!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
Amen sister
. I totally think I need a sabbatical from things sometime! That’s why I love vacations so much because they are often a sabbatical from many things hehe.
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Burpee Cardio Circuit
oh yes, i needed one of these, and took it! And I continue to take breaks whenever I really feel like it and I’ve grown to enjoy blogging a whole lot more. Take your time Lindsay, we’ll obviously all be here whenever you return
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I think every week deserves a little sabbatical from something, even just one daily routine. Step away from it, approach it from a new perspective. Food for thought for me, something I want to do! And I love taking a sabbatical from life sometimes…for me, that’ll be lakation, coming up a week from Wednesday night
Enjoy yours, friend!
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I feel like I’m ending one sabbatical and starting another haha. I am going back to work (teaching) tomorrow after being “off” for the summer. I taught a zillion fitness classes all summer and have decided to cut back this year – I went from 8 per WEEK to only 9 per MONTH! YAY!
Enjoy your time of rest!
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I used to take “mental health days” from school, like a sabbatical! I’d allocate myself 3-4 a year and get to use them up as I wished! they were the best! I won’t need them this year though- no more school!! I might need to take a sabbatical from life in the fall…maybe a sabattical will lead me to my new life plan!
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The HB logo is marvelous!
I had a four-day weekend, so it was kind of a mini-sabbatical!
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..Coincidence or irony?
totally on the same page…I enjoyed a mini one this past weekend. I went away to the beach with friends and did not bring my computer!!!! crazy haha
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Enjoy your sabbatical, whatever you decide it means for you! Some day soon, I want to do one from work!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..What do you love more?
the sooner the better! then you can come Austin!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
Oh man, I definitely need a sabbatical right about now! Feels like summer and life are whizzing by and that’s no fun. Might have to follow your lead
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..2012 US Open of Surfing
Yes, I support a sabbatical! I took one from laundry, etc. yesterday and just enjoyed being with my husband on the couch watching movies. I need more days just like that! Have a great week
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those are the best moments, yes? enjoy some more!
Best idea EVER!!!! I need a sabbatical week. So glad you enjoyed your day and went to bed early and are working towards your dream.
Healthy Bites is going far my friend, I can feel it. 
Hugs and CHEERS (with wine of course) for the sabbatical. 
STUFT Mama recently posted..Weekend Highlights and The Ultimate Sandbag
thank you friend. I am ready to come visit you and we hang out. Girls weekend!!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
Hello Lindsay! Katie is great for fueling some happiness and smiles, right??
A sabbatical from time to time is great advice! I think we lose track of that in this crazy work all the time society that we have created. It is scene as a weakness to take a break/vacation. I think sabbaticals are necessary to THRIVE and not crash into a wall, like I did this year.
I also love your work out. I miss the rowing machine! When I get back to the gym this little routine will be on my to do list
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i love this! so well said and explained. They are so necessary to THRIVE. AMen!
p.s
enjoy the workout!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
I will miss you BUT I think it is great you are taking a break if you know you need it! Life too short to not do what you really feel you should!
I am so happy you love MIMMM! I love when you join in girl, make me happy! You are such a beautiful person and I really do hope we meet one day! <3
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i’ll still be around, reading. Can’t go without my daily diva dose!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
Good idea Lindsay… a sabbatical LOL! I guess I kind of got a break when my Mom came but then it required some fun work too
. I definitely could use a sabbatical from grad school LOL which I guess I’m getting now with my break but since I’m still working no real sabbatical. Lovely idea and one I need to put into practice friend just to clear the mind ya know??!! Thanks 
I think I’ve taken WAY too much of a blogging sabbatical so I’m back at it – but I think you’re absolutely right to take some time off and refocus. I’m ALL about that and it’s really very necessary.
Petra recently posted..Suck it up sunshine and do your job!
and i love that you are back! i missed you!
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
i love that you included time off from passions because it’s important to give yourself a breather! it’s like crop rotation – you’ve got to switch it up and plant new things in order for your plants to thrive and your flowers to bloom! we all have to re-enrich our soil!
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Enjoy your break!!!
i should be in CO enjoying this break.
xoxo
LCCotter recently posted..Marvelous Monday: Sabbatical Week
Yes you should be!
Enjoy your sabbatical you deserve it!
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So interesting that you are posting about Sabbatical as I’ve been pondering the concept of personal Sabbath (based on this series at church: http://stjohnsnorwood.podbean.com/2012/06/25/sarah-lapenta-h-on-summer-through-jesus-sunglasses-part-1/)
I think of the Sabbatical as an extended Sabbath. I have just come off a week of staycation but feel that I could fundamentally use a longer time of sabbatical/sabbath in my own life right now. Enjoy your time off and REST WELL!!
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oh i think that is totally necessary too! thanks for the link sarah! i am going to look it up!
that sounds like the perfect weekend – relaxing and time with people you love! I often need to take a “sabbatical” from…my life haha. Every so often I need to hop in my car and drive out of the state, meet a friend that I don’t see often, and do something fun/special/adventurous/completely out of the ordinary. it’s usually enough to refresh me and help me appreciate/stay content with my normal everyday life!
Kate @ Work in Progress recently posted..26.2 Miles of Emotion
oh fun! i love those kind of ESCAPE sabbaticals. Come to TX next.
oh yes! sometimes so nice to just let yourself do nothing. i find it is so important especially when a workweek is slammed! hope you get the dvd’s my friend! let me know
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will do friend. I am sure they will come. I’ll be around… instagram for sure. teehee
Love this post! It’s always nice to have a weekend like yours. I’m running away to the beach on Friday and going to focus on friends, my client, and soaking up the sun. No blogging, but I will make exceptions to posting fun photos. Balance…right?
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oh can i come? I’ll bring wine and healthy bites.
Oh my gosh, I swear this was meant for me to read.
I’ve traveled to and from Chicago (30 hours of driving total), been a tourist, run a half marathon, packed up a house, moved a house, unpacked a house (10 boxes left!), and packed up half a house (my dad and grandmother’s left over stuff) in 2 weeks. All while taking care of a family. I am completely and utterly exhausted. I need a sabbatical. Desperately. However, I haven’t run in about two weeks…and that’s been a great sabbatical within a hectic couple of weeks. I need a hectic-life-sabbatical. 
PS: I love you. I love your blog. I know I can always come here and feel better than I did a few minutes earlier, even if I was already feeling amazing.
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Enjoy some time out, Lovely lady
xx
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Hi Lindsay,
I so need a sabbatical week or at least few days. I have been working a lot and I have to keep working, it just gets a little tiring sometimes.
Anyway, good luck with yours!
Mariella
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hope you get those days of rest soon friend!
I love the sabbatical tribute! Reflection and renewal are so important. I need more vacation time
I hope you are enjoying your time!
Also, I think my life needs that coffee machine!! Yum! And that pup looks so happy in the water. Too cute!
Have a great week!
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Enjoy your time away too! You’ll do great on that test!
I feel like my week in the Rockies was a sabbatical for sure!
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oh nice, let’s all go back!
I hope you are having a wonderful sabbatical week. I think it’s important to take a mental and physical break sometimes. I was fortunate to have 5 days away from all technology last weekend while we were camping in Pagosa Springs. It made me a little anxious at first, because I enjoying blogging and reading blogs, but once I embraced the “silence” it was enjoyable!
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and what a beautiful way to escape.. in nature!
What a great wknd!
I’d like to take a year long sabbatical please
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and then you can come here!
and then you’d have time to come here!
I doubt I’d ever need a sabbatical if I had a coffee maker like that! <3
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LOL, this is true. I am going to go through withdrawals later.
I’ve just started my sabbatical that could last anywhere from four months to two years. Enjoy yours!
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well cheers to that! Enjoy!
What a great weekend you had! Hope you’re enjoying your sabbatical!
I have another holiday coming up in less than 10 days! Looking forward to chillin’ and relaxin’
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oh enjoy yours friend! can i come?
You take ALL the time you need – whatever it takes for YOU to better YOURSELF and your dreams. I so admire you for that, girl. You inspire me every day. LOVE YOU!
On a separate note, why haven’t I ordered Healthy Bites? I’m DEFINITELY getting on that once I get paid (haha).
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that means more than you will ever know friend. Thank you! hugs from TX.
I had a sabbatical yesterday, no workout, no blogging…but I was sick, so that wasn’t very fun. boo! haha
Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted..a day of rest + a fun package
feel better friend.
What a wonderful week indeed
I think we all need a sabbatical day/week sometimes!! I’ve been taking a lot of time off from blogging to spend with my new puppy and I’ve loved every second of it! I hope you enjoy your time off! Have an amazing night <3
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Have a great week! Enjoy a break! That hike looks amazing!!!
We don’t take enough mini sabbaticals. It’s amazing how focused you can be when you devote a little time to managing yourself.
I want that coffee machine! We could definitely be weekend hangout buddies, yours sounds like perfection! Hope you’ve had a great week!
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