How to Retreat : Step away from your everyday to rest, reset and renew - Caroline Sylge
Caroline Sylge
- Pages · 288 pages
- Publication Date · 12/03/2026
- Genre · Popular psychology
Introduce the magic of retreating into your life, however much time you haveWhat comes into your mind when you hear the word `retreat'? Meditation at a mountain monastery, or a trip to far-flung places? This book offers you the wisdom and practical steps to bring the magic of retreating into your life, whether it's for a long weekend, a day, or even an hour. Using the seasons as an optional guide, each chapter delves into a simple theme to focus your exploration, taking you through a range of enticing activities to help you find and sustain a happier version of yourself - wherever you are, and whatever your budget or schedule. From decluttering your stuff to coaching your own life, from finding your flow to learning how to say no, this accessible and beautiful collection of retreats will enable you to restore, repair and rejuvenate yourself.
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