@martamarinelli

It is hard to put into words what I have experienced last week, but I’ll try. I have joined a co-working & mindfulness retreat in Madeira with the intention of breaking my (lazy) home-working routine, feeling less lonely, meeting new people, and learning of the challenges and achievements other digital nomads and remote workers are facing. Being able to work remotely is certainly an amazing opportunity and perk as it gives flexibility, freedom, enhances productivity and often makes one think, work and push harder to achieve targets and goals, guess what: against all odds and negative preconceptions! However, this lifestyle comes with its challenges namely isolation, lack of social interaction and couch potatoeing. The latter made me gain 10kg (whaaat!) in a year!

I decided 2020 had to be the year of change and signed myself up for this this retreat. What I did not expect is that my mindset and bad habits would switch and rebalance so fast! The retreat consisted in healthy daily activities ranging from early morning stretching & meditation, mastermind sessions where participants shared and opened up about personal or professional struggles and dilemmas, evening cooking sessions, ecstatic dance by the moonlight, group sunset watching and weekend hikes - all of this without compromising the daily working hours everyone needed to commit to and respect as part of their jobs. The result? A week of incredibly deep exchanges and connections, a continuous flow of emotions and helpful advice, sharing of new skills and knowledge, laughter and tears, enhanced work efficiency, healthier mind, stronger body and richer soul. It was simply incredible to see a group of strangers coming together and sharing their life stories without filters, or superficial conversations, but with an open mind and eagerness to share their passion for life and this fast changing world! Thanks Martusha Golasz and Maris Kohv from Borderless Retreat for arranging this special life changing experience❤️ #borderlessretreat