Make It Real - The Life Planning Retreat

Sometimes we allow our comfort zone to control our imagination . . . give yourself the freedom to dream without staying in your comfort zone.

-Author unknown

This two and a half day program is conducted in a collaborative atmosphere where you will

• Explore your life direction and define your dream
• Learn strategies for achieving your highest potential, and
• Create a holistic perspective of your family, career, financial, and life values.

The facilitators will lead you through a variety of activities geared toward discovering your dream and creating a life plan full of growth, change and prosperity. It includes:

Taking Inventory. A personality assessment, evaluated by a licensed psychologist that provides vital information regarding your strengths and preferences, emphasizing your dynamics as a couple.

Building Knowledge. What makes a couple successful? You will learn about “emotional intelligence”, and why it is a key factor for creating and living a well-articulated life plan.

Creating Action. You will use a Life Balance Profile and other tools to
• Assess your strengths and values,
• Recognize your dreams,
• Set achievable short and long-term goals,
• Commit yourself to change and growth.

The program includes a total of 18-20 hours of direct/personal consultation time plus 2 hours of follow-up coaching. In addition you’ll receive a Life Planning Workbook that you can apply to future activities.

Balance Enhances Performance!
Make It Real – The Life Planning Retreat is grounded in research validating that balance enhances performance.
• Overtraining was a major factor in US Olympic teams that failed to meet expectations in Atlanta and Nagano during the 1990’s
• Burnout can be avoided by having an identity outside your area of performance (e.g., balance), and by having input into your schedule, demands and activities
• Active recovery and energy management are crucial to success

This workshop is not intended to be a traditional “marriage enrichment” program, such as resolving marital issues or teaching communication skills. Should you prefer these services, we will gladly refer you to the appropriate resource.

Naturally, we expect some differences to emerge while creating your plan, and are prepared to facilitate discussion of the issues. We also expect that one of the benefits will be a more satisfied relationship. However, the primary focus is directed at achieving your dream.