When was the last time you stepped away, not just from your work, but from the noise, the scroll, the meetings, and the million things tugging at your sleeve?
For me, it’s right now. I’m packing my bags for a four-night getaway to Atlantic City, and this time, I’m not sneaking in a single webinar or phone call.
No “just checking in” emails. No multitasking from a hotel desk. Just me, the ocean air, a couple of classic boardwalk strolls, and a head ready to be filled not with noise, but with clarity.
Because here’s what I’ve learned as a successful woman who’s been through a few reinventions (and helped others through theirs): Real growth requires real space.
I’m not talking about a quick lunch break or a Sunday where you half-work while pretending you’re resting. I mean full-on, intentional time off to reflect, reimagine, and reconnect with what matters most.
This is where imagination gets to play again. Where ideas stretch out and breathe. And for me, it’s where I’m going to shape my next-level vision, complete with a fresh elevator pitch and a one-page business plan I can feel in my bones.
Time Away is a Power Move
I know the hustle mindset. I know what it feels like to say, “I’ll rest when I’m done.” But done never comes. There’s always another client, another deadline, another problem to solve. But clarity? That only comes when you pause.
For those of us navigating the later chapters of our careers or choosing to rewrite the story entirely, it’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters. And sometimes, the only way to hear that whisper of what matters is to step away from the shouting.
Creativity Needs Breathing Room
You want fresh ideas? Stop standing in stale air.
When we give ourselves space, magic happens. We remember why we started. We reconnect with our own boldness. And we imagine without borders. I’ve done these enough times to know that when I unplug, I come back reignited and unstoppable. I’m not looking to maintain, I’m here to elevate. And sometimes, that requires a beach, a notebook, and a brain that’s not buzzing with to-dos.
Resetting with Purpose
I’ve committed to clearing my plate before I go. No mental baggage allowed on this trip. That’s part of the ritual too, closing the loops so you can open new ones.
When I return, I want to walk through my door with a crisp, confident introduction that reflects who I am now and not who I was three years ago. I want a one-page business plan that lights me up and leads the way forward. Not just words on paper, but a direction that makes me sit up straighter and walk a little taller.
Aging Isn’t Slowing Down. It’s Leveling Up.
As an Aging Icon, I know what it means to rise again and again. Reinvention isn’t a trend. It’s a strategy. And reflection is the most overlooked tool in the box.
Here’s my advice: take the break. Book the hotel. Leave the laptop closed. Let your imagination ride shotgun. Because when you return, you’ll bring back something bigger than rest. You’ll bring back vision.
And vision is what iconic women are made of.
See you on the other side, refreshed, recalibrated, and ready to roar.
May 14, 2025
Posted by Aging Icon |
Uncategorized | aging icon, blog, business, Elder Law Attorney, life, love, mental health, new ideas, seniors, time away, writing |
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