The Power of a Solo Retreat: A Year-End Reflection for Faith, Marriage, Family, & Work
As we head into a new year, it’s so easy to keep moving without ever slowing down to reflect. In today’s episode, my husband Zane joins me to share a powerful reflection exercise his firm has practiced for years: a solo retreat.
We talk about the intentionality behind stepping away, eliminating distractions, and creating space to thoughtfully evaluate your faith, marriage, family, finances, health, and work. Whether you’re craving clarity, peace, or direction for the year ahead, this conversation will give you practical tools and meaningful questions to help you move forward with purpose.
Solo Retreat Reflection Questions:
SPIRITUAL
- How satisfied am I with reading the Bible and praying?
- Am I growing in my faith?
- How am I involved in my church and ministry?
- How am I using my spiritual gifts?
- Do I encourage my spouse spiritually?
- Am I in an accountability group?
MARRIAGE/FAMILY
- How close am I with my spouse?
- How well am I meeting my spouse’s emotional, physical, and intellectual needs?
- How do we communicate with one another?
- How often do we go on dates?
- What is our level of physical intimacy, and how do we both feel about it?
- Are we planning vacations together, and how much do we want to spend?
- How does our marriage relate to our children, grandchildren, parents, and extended family?
- Do we spend enough quality time together?
- How do we encourage one another?
FINANCES
- How are we stewarding our money?
- How do I feel about our income?
- What are our spending habits?
- What is our level of debt, and what is the appropriate use of debt?
- What is our investment strategy?
- Is our insurance appropriate for our stage of life?
- How are we approaching charitable giving?
PHYSICAL & SOCIAL LIFE
- What is my balance between being home and being away?
- How often do we entertain?
- How are our relationships with close friends and neighbors?
- How involved are we in our community?
- Am I taking care of my body?
- How is my weight, exercise routine, and sleep?
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