We have so many devices that we need to recharge on a daily basis – cell phones, tablets, watches, but what about ourselves? In this episode we talk with Lori Saitz about Living a sabbatical life. Lori shares how following a month-long sabbatical, of her own, which included a roadtrip with her beloved cat, showed her the benefits of taking a sabbatical. We discuss how to live a sabbatical life without leaving our jobs and obligations and the steps we can take to begin.

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Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com

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TALK BIG QUESTIONS

Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life.

• What are some activities or hobbies that you think could help recharge your battery?

• Do you judge yourself or others for what you might perceive as being "lazy?"

• In the past have you taken a sabbatical or baked time into your daily schedule for recharging/fun? Will you make it more of a priority now?