Wellness retreats seem to be essential now more than ever, agree?
Back then, I thought wellness retreats were only for rich influencers doing yoga in Bali or people with unlimited vacation days lol. But I started understanding the appeal after I felt so burned out! And not just me, everyone I know seems too exhausted from school requirements, work shifts, doomscrolling, and all! It's not a surprise why people have become desperate to just slow down physically, much more mentally and emotionally.
I don't mean luxury spa resorts either. I started looking for smaller wellness retreats near me, more like quiet local spots or weekend reset-type places, and it honestly helped more than I expected. Nothing dramatic, just having somewhere to slow down without feeling like I had to be productive every second.
I also started journaling some of my solo retreat days digitally, mostly photos and random notes, and somehow found people who were into the same kind of thing. That community side surprised me. I found my online tribe and earning a little from sharing it had been a nice bonus too.
If life has been so much for you lately, I encourage you to take wellness retreats too. Again, it doesn't have to be luxurious, but just enough to give your mind and body a few days to relax and recharge. Worked for me so I hope it'll work for you too. 😄