"In the week between Christmas and New Year's, I go away for an annual three-day silent retreat. I leave my computer behind, turn off my phone, bring a journal, cover all the clocks, and give myself time to think. I started the tradition in 2020 because I was working from home, opening my computer in bed, and spending the day there. I felt stuck in that loop."
"I'd always considered doing a formal silent retreat, but taking a week off to be completely unreachable seemed like a lot. Then I realized that I didn't need an organized retreat; I could design one myself. I decided to go for it. The first two times, I was in California for the holidays, so I booked an Airbnb in upstate Northern California."
An annual three-day silent retreat is taken in the week between Christmas and New Year's, with the phone turned off and the computer left behind. The retreat includes bringing a journal, covering clocks, and giving dedicated time to think and set personal and professional goals for the new year. The practice began in 2020 to break a work-from-home loop of constant computer use. Booking an Airbnb in a remote area facilitates disconnection. The timing reduces anxiety because work slows down at year-end. Sitting with uncomfortable thoughts is part of the value. Minimal preparation and simple gear support the retreat.
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