Why You Need a Sabbatical

Life and leadership move fast. Deadlines stack up. Demands pile on. The pace feels relentless—and often, so do the expectations. You’re running hard, giving your best, but somewhere deep inside, you can feel the fatigue setting in.

A sabbatical is not a luxury for the lucky few. It’s a strategic necessity for anyone who wants to sustain their calling, creativity, and contribution over the long haul.

When Rest Isn’t Optional

You were created for more than nonstop output. Rest is not weakness—it’s wisdom. Without intentional seasons of renewal, even the most gifted leaders eventually burn out. Chronic busyness clouds perspective, diminishes joy, and erodes the very strengths that made you effective in the first place.

A sabbatical allows you to:

  • Step Back – Gain fresh perspective away from the daily grind.

  • Refuel – Restore your emotional, spiritual, and physical reserves.

  • Recenter – Realign with your deepest values and God-given purpose.

  • Reignite – Return with renewed energy, clarity, and passion for the road ahead.

The Cost of Not Stopping

Ignoring your need for rest doesn’t save time—it steals it. Leaders who skip rhythms of renewal often face:

  • Decision fatigue and decreased effectiveness

  • Strained relationships

  • Loss of creativity and innovation

  • Health breakdowns—physical, emotional, or spiritual

The Invitation

A sabbatical is your opportunity to pause, listen, and realign with the One who called you. It’s not about escaping life—it’s about engaging it again with fresh strength and a renewed heart.

You don’t have to wait until you’re at the breaking point. You can choose to step into rest before exhaustion chooses for you.

That’s exactly why I created The Sabbatical Blueprint—a practical, six-module digital course designed to help you plan, prepare, and experience a truly life-giving sabbatical.

Too many people end their time away feeling just as drained—or even more—than when they started. This course changes that. Step-by-step, I’ll guide you through:

  • The Need for Rest – Why stopping matters more than you think

  • The True Purpose of Your Sabbatical – Clarifying your “why” before you go

  • Designing a Sabbatical Plan – Structuring your time for renewal

  • Preparing for a Distraction-Free Sabbatical – Guarding your space and attention

  • Evaluating Your Sabbatical – Recognizing what worked and what didn’t

  • Reengaging With a Fresh Vision – Returning ready for what’s next

Along the way, you’ll get detailed notes, helpful worksheets, and practical resources to make sure you not only start well—but finish restored, energized, and clear on your next chapter.

And the best part? It’s only $37 for lifetime access to the entire course. One payment. Your pace. Your renewal.

How Will You Benefit?

I Will Be Your Guide

I'm Gary Runn, the founder of Vocāre Leadership and the teacher of this course. My passion is to catalyze leaders worthy of being followed by helping them become more grounded, purposeful, and engaged. A core component of effective leadership is establishing seasons of rest. A rested leader leads from a soul at rest in God—anchored in identity, refreshed through regular rhythms, and freed from the tyranny of proving, producing, or performing. I fully believe this course will prepare you well for a sabbatical season that truly refreshes, renews, and helps you reengage with vigor.

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  • Six modules of practical video content

  • Tons of resources for personal application

  • Lifetime Access

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