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Career Shifts and Life Visioning
76. Enroll in an online course to upskill
Whether it’s digital marketing, UX design, or creative writing, dive into something that expands your horizons.
77. Shadow someone in a career you admire
Spend a week or two with a mentor and learn what a day in their life really looks like.
78. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile
Reflect your sabbatical experience and showcase your new insights, skills, and growth.
79. Explore remote work opportunities
Research jobs or freelance roles that offer flexibility and freedom — even post-sabbatical.
80. Map out your dream career path
Use this time to reflect on what excites you most and design a roadmap to get there.
81. Start a side hustle
Test the waters on a passion project that could eventually become a business.
82. Launch a podcast
Have stories or knowledge to share? Start recording your thoughts and interviewing people you admire.
83. Try public speaking or Toastmasters
Polish your speaking skills and conquer the fear of addressing a crowd.
84. Apply for a fellowship or grant
Seek programs that support learning, writing, or creative exploration during extended time off.
85. Attend a personal development conference
Join events focused on motivation, leadership, or personal breakthroughs.
86. Reconnect with former mentors
Reach out, update them on your journey, and reignite meaningful professional relationships.
87. Write a future-self letter
Pen a heartfelt letter to your future self with your hopes, dreams, and lessons learned.
88. Create a values-based vision board
Align your future plans with what truly matters to you through visual storytelling.
89. Read a book on purposeful living
Dive into titles that inspire clarity, like “The Art of Possibility” or “Designing Your Life.”
90. Develop a personal mission statement
Define what drives you and use it as a compass in your life and work going forward.
91. Explore co-living or intentional communities
Experience alternative ways of living centered on collaboration and shared values.
92. Craft a five-year plan
Envision what you want to create, contribute, and experience in the next half-decade.
93. Start mentoring someone
Share your time and insights with someone earlier on their journey. You’ll grow too.
94. Join a mastermind group
Surround yourself with motivated peers who challenge and support your evolution.
95. Pitch a creative idea to a brand
If you’ve built something cool — a blog, a mini-doc, a service — offer it to a like-minded brand.
96. Host a webinar or workshop
Teach others what you’ve learned during your time off. It’s empowering and generous.
97. Research new cities to live in
Explore places that align with your lifestyle vision and visit them if you can.
98. Do a financial check-in
Reflect on your money mindset, spending habits, and long-term financial goals.
99. Start writing a book
Channel your story, expertise, or fiction ideas into something that could one day be published.
100. Create a ritual to close your sabbatical
Honor your journey with a special moment or reflection — a letter, a hike, a celebration — before moving forward.
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Thank you for walking through these 100 sabbatical leave bucket list ideas with me. I hope they’ve inspired your journey to be bold, restorative, and soul-aligned. Wherever your time off takes you, remember: this is your time to dream, explore, and reset with intention.
Kisses, Juhh!
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