Jules Ingall heads to Byron Bay and disconnects to connect

Sea Kayak Byron Bay for the experience.

Once we were all kitted out in wetsuits (optional but if you feel the cold it’s a good idea) life jackets and helmets, we had a quick briefing and hit the water.

Within about five minutes of leaving the shore, we saw turtles and a pod of dolphins.

A few days away from home, chores, work and family responsibilities felt like weeks and was the perfect medicine to recharge my long-flattened batteries.

I learnt the most valuable lesson while I was gone: that the world doesn’t fall apart without me.

Sure, no cleaning or washing were done, and my family ate out every night but not only did I spend time with my girlfriends, my husband had time to connect with our children.

If you’re anything like me, as a mother, you tend to be the “go-to” for everything to do with your children from taxi driver to problem-solver to listening ear.

My husband spends a lot of time travelling with his work so I’m often like a single mother.

I love that he got the chance to have one-on-one time with our two little girls while I escaped with my girlfriends.

There are so many reasons why a digital detox from our crazy world does wonders for your soul. My girlfriends and I are now planning our next escape.

The writer and friends were guests of The Atlantic guesthouse and Go Sea Kayak