5 Benefits of a Mental Health Retreat
A mental health retreat can do more than take your phone away for a weekend. The benefits of this kind of escape are invaluable.
Bills. Work. Family. Social obligations. It can all get to be too much sometimes. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape it all and recharge – a getaway that has nothing to do with work, a family visit, or a wedding?
Well, why not? A mental health retreat, whether professionally run or personally planned, can let you escape and get your mind back to a place where you can handle the daily hustle. The benefits of a mental health escape are beyond valuable for you and the people who love you.
1. You’ll Sleep Better
We all secretly know that not getting enough sleep is bad for us, but it’s one of those facts we think we can ignore. Sure others need sleep, but I can burn the midnight oil and be just fine, right? Wrong.
It’s proven that we need sleep to be our best selves and keep our physical and mental health in its best shape. That’s why some retreats are specifically designed for sleep enhancement… and for those who have the means to travel far from their daily lives.
If you’re not up for a plane ride to Spain, create your own sleep enhancement retreat at home. Turn off the electronic devices, put on the out-of-office reply, close the blackout curtains, and get the sleep you’ve been missing.
2. You’ll Gain a New Perspective
With deep meditation practices, most mental health retreats will push you to a place where you can truly let go of all the worries of home. Knowing how to get to the place of inner stillness is so important for your health in the long run, and a skill that you’ll continue to use when you return to that busy schedule.
By taking that moment to connect within and find solace, you’ll begin to recognize the benefits of that level of relaxation, and you’ll to prioritize it. A good mental health retreat should take someone from the mindset of “I don’t have time to relax” to “I don’t have any excuse to skip my relaxation and reflection time.”
3. You Can Reignite Your Relationship
Some mental health retreats are best experienced alone, but others can be conducive of healing the relationships in your life that need some nurture. Special couples retreats are designed to help you rekindle your relationship. On a trip like this, you’ll both get the individual care you need along with repairing the relationship you have together. We all get stuck in ruts sometimes, and going away to a new destination is often what it takes to get out of the groove. Vacation and some therapy all-in-one is the perfect combo for bringing the sparks back to your romance.
4. You May Have Your Next Great Idea
A funny thing happens when you stop, calm yourself, and clear your mind – you find your true self again. That self that’s buried under the social events, deadlines, and obligations to others is waiting to remind you what you really want.
Whether it’s at a retreat guided by holistic professionals or just you and a cabin in the mountains, you’ll have the opportunity to rediscover yourself and what you want next in life – the answer may surprise you.
5. Your Everyday Hustle Will Change
After a quick retreat from the world, don’t be surprised if the people around you notice a change. Your co-workers, friends, and family may comment on a new energy you bring to the room and seek your advice on how they can find that calm positivity you now exude.
This level of self-love and relaxation can become something you pass on to those around you. And if everyone around you is working on de-stressing their lives and prioritizing self-care, it will have a positive impact on the community as a whole.
If you don’t think you can unplug and unwind without some assistance, there are retreats that cater to all types of people like women, those with anxiety or depression, couples suffering from infertility, those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, and more. You simply have to find the right retreat for your needs. Just take a look at the experiences others are having and you won’t be able to resist!
When you decide you’re ready to book your trip, we’ll help you find exactly what you need, whether you are joining US here, or with one of our amazing friends around the globe.
Written by guest writer Laurie Larson. Laurie is a freelance writer based out of NC. She enjoys writing in the health and wellness space to help others make the most of their lives. You can contact her at laurielarson94@gmail.com
My husband and I are interested in going on a rejuvenation retreat for our 15th anniversary this year. We have been trying to think of something that is both beneficial and good for our marriage. I love how you said that you can heal some of the relationships in your life by rekindling them if you go together on a trip like this. We would love to do as you described in saying we can get out of our rut. We look forward to calling a retreat by next week.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m excited for y’all to do a retreat together! Sending lots of love.
xo
These are some great benefits for a wellness retreat. I am going to a retreat in 2 months to find myself…again. I always get lost in this world sometimes and these retreats are great to help me find myself.
Thanks for sharing and I totally agree! Sending you lots of love and positive energy! – Shannon
It’s nice that you pointed out how a mental health retreat could do more than just take your phone away for a weekend. I’ve been feeling quite fatigued lately, so I think I need some change of pace. Going on a retreat sounds like a really great idea, so maybe I should try it out.