"The Art of the Sabbatical is not just a book about how to take a long vacation; it's a lifeline for those seeking permission to pause and pursue their passions outside of work or discover what comes next." — Megan Broker, Executive Coach and Author of The Pause Effect.

"A compelling blend of financial guidance and mindset strategies, this book is a must-have for anyone considering a sabbatical but unsure where to start." — Shehara L. Wooten, author of In the Meantime: Own Your Financial Narrative

"In a culture obsessed with hustle, this book is a breath of fresh air. It offers a practical and inspiring roadmap for reclaiming your time and priorities while contemplating a career change." — Jessica Galica, Author of Leap: Why it's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career

"People returning from a sabbatical bring their most refreshed and motivated self to the job. It's a good reminder of not only the placement and recruiting potential of sabbatical-takers but how work breaks are essential in the modern workforce." — Rebecca Weaver, founder and CEO HRuprise and author of Rise: How We've Changed and How That's Changing Work

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This illuminating guidebook is filled with thoughtful insights and journal prompts which will give you the courage and resources to design your life-changing sabbatical.

For too long, we've been participating in "hustle culture" which says if we're not moving and achieving, we're not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions.

Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven't made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work. Informed by case studies and personal experience, The Art of the Sabbatical tackles questions like:

How will I afford this?
What will my family or colleagues think of me, and how do I create a support system?
How do I get the most out of my sabbatical?
How do I return to the workforce and communicate with future employers?

You can have a transformational work break, whether it's something you've been dreaming about for months, or it sprung up as something unplanned or out of your control.