I went to Miraval for a week to unplug, recharge, and kick off the new year. They say people go to there to celebrate, mourn, reset, or unplug. I went for all of that, but I got so much more. With all the classes, activities, and obstacle course on offer, you get a lot in a short amount of time you have there. Every day since I returned, something else rolls out of the experience. 

I took diverse classes such as Discovering Your Dosha, Quantum Consciousness, Lunar Moon Rituals, Glut and abs workout, Manifesting Joy and Harmony, and Happy Hips. I meditated in a hammock surrounded by a sound bath. I ran with a small group around the desert hills and was immersed in desert beauty. I had delicious organic healthy food, a scrub, massage, facial, and a ayurvedic treatment for the first time.   

I sent my husband a picture of me doing archery and he said, 'Looks like summer camp". I thought that must be what summer camp was like for him. But I never had a summer camp, and I also thought: you’re never too old for camp, and what a great way to experience it! I was off my phone and unplugged from the world, giving me space to connect to who I enjoy being when I’m alone with no agenda, no one else to take care of, and nothing to get done. It engaged my body, mind and spirt, and every bit of that brought out a part of me out that I hadn't seen for a while. 

I knew that I was fiery and brave and strong. But could I also have a quiet strength, could I step back from doing to observe and savor an experience? Turns out I can. When I chose to walk across a 25 feet suspended post, it was scary, not gonna lie! Maybe it was the fear that intensified my attention in the moment; suddenly, time stood still, and everything around me looked more alive. I took it all in, and created a snapshot in my mind. I have already returned to that moment in meditation, and can still feel the serene acceptance and inner calm I cultivated. It has made me more intentional about staying present- what a gift!

Burnout is a constant feeling of exhaustion caused by overwhelm. Sound familiar?

If you are anything like me, you like staying busy. You work hard, play hard, exercise, take care of your kids, cook, do chores, and maybe even squeeze in some social time or volunteer work. No wonder you feel overwhelmed. On top of all that, your phone is probably pinging all the time, commanding your attention, and you may find yourself scrolling through social media, comparing your hectic life to the scenes of sunset drinks, walks on the beach, and other leisure activities you just don't have time for.

It's a recipe for FOMO, followed by disaster. Constant burnout can harm your mental, emotional, and physical health. You may feel irritable, depressed, or hopeless.  You may lose interest in things that you normally enjoy. You may feel cynical, frustrated, or even numb. Your performance at work may start to suffer. You don't feel like doing routine things such as laundry or cleaning, and as those things pile up, your feeling of overwhelm grows. You may feel incapable of keeping up with life's demands. 

This continues to build until you finally get sick or get hurt. If you don't take care of yourself and give yourself the time to rest and fill yourself up, you will eventually be forced to slow down by illness or injury.

Let that sink in- one way or another, you will eventually stop and regroup. You cannot go on and on in a state of burnout. You can choose to stop, or life will stop you.

Now, the question is- do you want to go do something fun, something that makes your heart happy, something that you enjoy? Or do you want to push yourself to the limit and then recover in bed, miserable?

Love and Light Healing is partnering with Fuerte Fitness to bring you the Rejuvenation Retreat. Take a few days to relax, reset, focus on your health and well-being, connect with wonderful people, and treat yourself to a time out.

Give yourself the gift of time and self-care. Join us at the Rejuvenation Retreat in Poulsbo in April.

Fuerte Fitness is committed to improving your health and wellbeing, and Adriana is teaming up with Love and Light Healing to bring you a rejuvenation retreat. You deserve some "me time" to rest and reset. Break the cycle of busyness and burnout and discover wellness practices that enhance your life.

This retreat will be held in an intimate setting, and will include fitness, meditation, yoga, mental health, meal planning, and menus. With personalised attention and ample opportunity to reflect and get in touch with yourself, you will find what works for you and learn how to integrate it into your daily life.

You already know that you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Make yourself a priority, fill your cup, and you will have more energy, more to give, and more zest for life.

Register HERE and make room for more ease in your life.

Fuerte Fitness is partnering with Love & Light Healing to bring you a spring retreat for your mind, body, and spirit:

• Integrate all aspects of the body in real life
• Recharge your energy with tools you can take home to improve your nutrition, body movement and mental health
• Tap into your creativity!

Save your spot HERE