The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers Retreat to the Woods: A Weekend to De-stress and Reconnect with Tessa Sanders [BEST OF]
Sep 1, 2025
Tessa Sanders, wife of host Jeff Sanders and a frequent guest, shares insights from their recent retreat focused on reconnecting and de-stressing. They discuss the transformative power of intentional breaks and how to plan effective downtime. Tessa highlights the joy found in meaningful activities like hiking and pottery, emphasizing creativity's role in productivity. The conversation also touches on balancing work and relaxation, exploring the benefits of mini retreats for emotional renewal, and the importance of nurturing personal connections amidst life's chaos.
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Block Time In Your Work Calendar
- If you plan to disconnect, schedule the break during an appropriate time in your work calendar so emergencies are unlikely.
- Prepare work ahead and plan the return so you can truly be unavailable without consequences.
Marathon Became A Retreat
- Jeff planned a 50km trail race for months but realized he wasn't prepared and canceled the race.
- He repurposed the pre-booked hotel time into a couples' retreat with Tessa instead.
Define Clear Retreat Goals
- Set explicit retreat goals like 'de-stress' and 'creativity' to guide activities and boundaries.
- Define concrete actions (hike, dates, no work) that protect the retreat's purpose.