Retreats to increase your work/life skills

If you’re stuck in a rut, having trouble kicking goals or simply tired of day-to-day routine, it’s time to mix things up. Taking yourself out of the norm and into challenging environments is a fast track to inspiration and improvement in all areas. Try one of these empowering retreats or programmes, for a new lease on life.

Outward Bound, Australia

There’s nothing like the great outdoors to get you out of your comfort zone. Outward Bound runs programmes that help you develop leadership skills, foster self-discipline, enhance self-awareness, increase confidence and encourage motivation. That’s not to say, however, that there’s no fun along the way.

From adult wilderness adventures to family bonding programmes and corporate team building, you’ll traverse some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes, hiking, paddling, mountain biking and forging your way towards personal achievement. Courses run yearly, from various destinations across the country.

Vision Villa Resort by Entrepreneur Resorts, Gianyar, Bali

Tucked away in a peaceful, traditional Balinese village, Vision Villa Resort appears to be a serene haven for rest and relaxation. While R&R is certainly a top priority, the resort is designed to inspire entrepreneurial spirit and focus. Among lush gardens and luxurious suites, five ‘energy pavilions’ provide comfortable outdoor work stations with fast internet.

Onsite, the Genius Cafe serves up local, organic food and a clientele of visionary people to connect with. Public events are a common occurrence, with business mentors and international thought leaders offering talks and workshops. No matter what type of idea you’d like to bring to fruition, Vision Villa Resort is the type of place to fire it up (while you’re by the pool with a watermelon margarita).

Living Valley Health Retreat, Kin Kin, Queensland

Green hills, valleys and wildlife awaits at Living Valley Health Retreat, just 30 minutes from Noosa, Queensland. It’s not all fresh juices and meditation though, as a team of qualified therapists help you reduce stress, sleep better, lose weight, quit smoking, get fit, increase confidence, invest in health and journey towards mental wellness.

A huge range of packages, programmes and escapes allow you to tailor a retreat to suit your exact needs and outcomes. While you’re getting to the core of any issues that might be holding you back, relaxation is never far away, with a Russian steam bath, a swimming pool and a pampering beauty spa onsite.

Who said self-improvement had to be hard work anyway?