Summer is the perfect time to pause and reevaluate. We can get so caught up in the chaos of summer vacation that we miss a crucial opportunity to step back and assess our lives.

Whether it’s a job, lifestyle, our parenting, marriage or friendships, every part of our lives can benefit from simply taking some time out to think.

We can ask questions of ourselves and, as we enter new stages of life, the questions might change.

In my own life, I am looking forward to releasing a new book in a few months while at the same time addressing the edits needed in another. To say I’m overwhelmed is an understatement so I’ve taken some time out to get some perspective.

One way I’ve done that is to set aside my laptop and spend some time in nature, kayaking and exploring. This allowed me to step back and see the bigger picture.

We get one life, one chance to pursue our calling, build our family and impact our world. Isn’t that worth taking some time to think about?

Photo by Carroll Leith