Articles
How Much Money Do You Need to Go for Your Dream?
Is money what’s keeping you from going after what you really want in life?
Turning 40 with Gratitude: How a Crisis at 30 Led to My Best Decade (So Far)
The simple 3-step strategy for approaching my life that changed everything for me.
When Finding Love and Achieving Your Dreams Feel Out of Your Control
If you stay focused on your vision and practical steps forward, it will all add up.
Why Take a Sabbatical: 3 of the Most Common Reasons
How people take sabbaticals varies widely, but their Why is often the same.
The End of My Year-Long Sabbatical, The Start of Something Better Than I Ever Imagined
The fearful, self-doubting me who worried that quitting my job for a sabbatical was a big mistake could never have imagined how it actually turned out.
Seeking Sabbatical Stories for My New Podcast "Leap Like Me"
Do you know someone who took a sabbatical that changed the direction of their life?
When a Little Planning Goes a Long Way (A Cautionary Tale)
The thought surfaced from out of nowhere: I do not want to turn out like her.
Don’t Let These Myths About Success Keep You from Taking Time Off
The decision to take extended time off will force you to challenge your ideas about what success is to you.
Five Steps to Improve Your Money Health
Do money choices stress you out? Use these DIY steps for a greater sense of peace and empowerment with your money.
Don't Ever Let Up On Your Big Life Goals (Or, How I Decided to Start Writing a Book)
What can you do right now to move toward one of your big life goals?
Success Story: Lisa Alfano
Lisa Alfano took a sabbatical at age 52 and has gone on to re-establish herself in Portland, Oregon, and become a competitive triathlete. "Do not listen to anyone who tells you that you are having a midlife crisis," she says. "Follow the voice of your soul; she will never steer you wrong."