Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work & Life

Desert Days, Retreats and Vacations with John Drury

Jul 8, 2024

John Drury, an advocate for retreats, discusses the importance of sacred time for rest. Topics include 'desert days,' quarterly retreats, and balancing work and personal life. They explore the benefits of vacations, visitations, and vocations, emphasizing the value of restful practices for personal growth. Practical tips on integrating retreats into daily life and prioritizing mental well-being are also shared.

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John Drury

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Quick takeaways

Retreats offer a chance for deep self-reflection and growth by disconnecting from daily routines.

Distinguishing between vacation, visitation, and vocation helps optimize benefits and experiences from each.

Embracing gratitude, challenge, and awakening can guide personal development and exploration.

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Annual Retreat Structure and Benefits

Having an annual retreat, usually spanning over several days, offers participants a unique opportunity to disconnect from daily routines and focus on self-reflection and growth. By immersing oneself in a different environment and slowing down the pace, individuals can sync up with natural rhythms and experience a sense of relaxation and reflection. This practice allows for new insights and perspectives to emerge, which can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself.

Intro

3min

Prioritizing Self-Care Through Retreat and Sabbath Practices

16min

Efficient Hiring with Indeed and Effective Collaboration with Miro

3min

The Importance and Benefits of Retreats and Vacations

17min

Benefits of Annual Retreats and Family Vacations for Personal Growth

3min

Annual Retreat and Content Consumption

9min

Concluding Remarks and Call to Share the Podcast

3min

In part 2 of 2 of this conversation, John Drury shares about the importance of retreats and sacred time for rest and rejuvenation. John shares his personal experiences with different forms of retreats, emphasizing the value of eliminating distractions and under-stimulation to foster deeper self-reflection and mindfulness. He introduces practical techniques such as "desert days," quarterly overnight retreats, and shorter, regular practices to incorporate these into the business and personal life of busy individuals.

Erik and John also discuss the distinctions between vacations, visitations, and vocations and how expectation of each affects personal energy and relationships. John offers a variety of suggestions for integrating restful practices into everyday life, such as journaling, spiritual friendship, and practicing an "hour on, hour off" method during retreats. They underscore the importance of approaching these practices with an open mind, ready for unexpected insights and personal growth.

Make sure to go back and listen to part 1 of 2 this conversation here.

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Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work & Life

Desert Days, Retreats and Vacations with John Drury

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