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How to focus on the present moment
How to cultivate empathy and understanding towards others
How to set personal and professional goals
Write a novel
You will have a lot of time on your hands to consider the creative ideas in your mind.
Write it down and self publish. Share your knowledge and your narrative with the world.
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Volunteer
There are many opportunities where you can use your specific skill set to impact the world. You could spend your time helping a worthy cause while learning about yourself and others along the way.
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Join a Work and Travel Program
Join a community of people who are working or in the midst of their professional pursuit, and travel to a different city every month together.
It is your chance to expand your perspective to include the stories, challenges, and optimism of people.
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Modern Sabbaticals
Traditionally, a sabbatical is a period of paid or unpaid leave that is granted to an employee so that they may study or travel.
A modern sabbatical is no longer defined as the absence of work. It can be defined as an active pursuit of purpose.
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Set An “Unreachable” Goal
Set a goal that you would never have done because it would require too much time or effort.
The goal should make you feel like you’re growing and leave you feeling accomplished.
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Seek Next-Level Education
A sabbatical may be the time to pursue a higher level of education.
Don’t stop at traditional education avenues either - invest in e-courses, read more books, listen to podcasts (or start your own).
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Start a side hustle
Do you have a skill that you would like to improve?
You could use your sabbatical to start a client base for consulting work and build your portfolio while making a profit.
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Write Everything Down
When you suddenly have an idea while you are in the middle of something else, write it down. It will clear your mind. It is a catch-all for the light bulb moments.
2 things every morning
The 2 ideas routine: write down 2-10 brand new ideas every single day about anything you want. Write down 2+ new ideas for articles, books, videos, etc. — things in your creative career.
Also write down 2+ things you're grateful for. Because gratitude keeps...
Write as if it matters
Any ideas that are kept private are as good as the ones you never had. Everything we write down and share with someone else counts: notes to a friend, homework to a professor, emails to a colleague, presentations to clients. The feedback you receive will propel your thinking forward.
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