Judy Koutsky

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Jessica Orwig |Judy Koutsky |Henry Blodget

Growing up, I knew my mother was older than most other moms at school pick-up. She had me when she was 38, and while age doesn't necessarily define a person, she was noticeably different from my friends' younger moms. She wasn't fazed by playground politics or the relentless pressure to keep up appearances, for example. Instead, she brought a matter-of-fact presence to parenting that I think largely came from being older. She often told me when I was growing up not to rush into marriage and kids.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.de | Judy Koutsky

Judy Koutsky hat für ein Retreat knapp 6000 Euro bezahlt. Courtesy of Judy Koutsky Ich schlief schlecht, war übergewichtig und unmotiviert, aß zu viel und fühlte mich allgemein weder körperlich noch geistig wohl. Ich sagte meiner Familie, ich bräuchte eine Auszeit – und entschied mich für einen einwöchigen Wellness-Kurzurlaub in den Bergen.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Jessica Orwig |Judy Koutsky |Henry Blodget

A $6,900 wellness retreat for a week in the mountains of British Columbia sounded indulgent, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something had to give. I was burned out, foggy-headed, overweight, and feeling a little unmoored. I'd recently had surgery, and while my doctor had given me the green light to return to all activities, including exercise, I was completely unmotivated to work out. My sleep was also off, and my eating habits needed an overhaul.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Judy Koutsky

I was not sleeping well, overweight, overeating, and generally not physically or mentally well. I told my family I needed time away. I chose a wellness retreat for a week in the mountains. The retreat cost $6,900 and was worth every penny. I'm still seeing the benefits months later. A $6,900 wellness retreat for a week in the mountains of British Columbia sounded indulgent, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something had to give.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Judy Koutsky

“I’m a firm believer in the benefits of solo travel, especially for women, and I have personally traveled alone to many countries including Hungary and Egypt,” says Jess Watts, global Brand Director for Expedia, who has 13 years of travel, tourism and hospitality experience, having worked for brands like Southwest Airlines, Universal Studios Hollywood and MGM Hotels.