The Retreat I Didn’t Plan (And Why It Matters)

In this episode, Megan talks about something she didn’t do this year — her usual beginning-of-year retreat — and how missing it revealed just how important intentional time away really is.

Because sometimes you don’t realize what anchors you… until you skip it.

What the Retreat Normally Does

Every year in Quarter 1, Megan schedules intentional time away to:

• Zoom out from daily responsibilities
• Clarify yearly and quarterly goals
• Create systems
• Plan content and direction
• Make decisions proactively instead of reactively

It isn’t about luxury. It’s about focus.

And a retreat doesn’t have to be a big trip.

It can be:

• A weekend away
• A full day alone
• Even a few protected hours
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