Why You Need Solo Time

Heart of the Story

146 Often times the deep void we feel is the one of missing ourselves, which is why solo time is a necessity, not a luxury. Craving solo time doesn’t mean you don’t still love your people. Instead, it’s a realization that YOU are part of “your people,” and that self-attention is crucial.

Nadine shares all the benefits of solo time, as well as how to plan and get the most out of your solo retreat (without breaking the bank). She also shares the big a-ha moments from her recent "workation" solo trip to focus on her wellness and work.

Nadine's winter classes are in full swing, but if you weren’t able to sign up, never fear. You can try her Women’s Writer Workout for free on Feb 26, and you can get on the waitlist for Publish the Personal, which will run on Wednesdays at 10 am CT Apr 3-May 15, skipping May 1.

Covered in this episode:

• What a solo retreat is
• Why we need it
• The benefits
• Where to go
• When to go
• How to lessen stress and decision fatigue
• How to create your treat-list
• Why we need planned spontaneity
• What not to do on your solo trip
• How to prep your people
• What to bring
• How to maximize flow state
• Top reflection exercises to get you clear
• What it means to have a “for here” attitude
• How to prioritize your needs

Want to journal but don't have time? In this free gift, Nadine shares a quick video and mini-workbook with her favorite 5-minute journaling prompt.

About Nadine:

Learn more about Nadine's 2024 classes here.

Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.

Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today’s most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women’s workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.

Nadine has helped writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of pieces in places like The New York Times, Vogue, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more.

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