176 - I Worked on Vacation – and THAT'S FINE!

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a huge myth about time off for solopreneurs: the belief that time away from your business has to mean a full-blown, off-the-grid vacation to be effective. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.I’ve just returned from a two-week break, and while it may have seemed like the ultimate vacation to others, I’m sharing the truth: I worked while I was away, and it actually worked SO much better for me. Let’s talk about why sprinkling in strategic work blocks over your time off doesn’t just keep you sane—it keeps you energized and moving forward in your business.Here’s why the all-or-nothing mindset about time off is setting us up for burnout and why a more nuanced approach—one that mixes work and rest—could be the key to sustainable success.If you’ve ever felt like you have to completely unplug to make time off “count,” this episode is for you. I’m also diving into the myths of long vacations, why strategic time off works better than you think, and how you can build your own sustainable approach to breaks (without the guilt).In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you don’t need a two-week vacation to truly resetHow sprinkling in strategic work sessions can make your time off more productive and restorativeThe myth that vacations always have to be elaborate getawaysWhy taking mini-vacations or short breaks throughout the year may be more beneficial than one long hiatusHow to build a business that can support this strategic approach to time offRemember, burnout-proofing your business means making rest part of your system, not something to earn. So let’s make sure you can take time off without the guilt.Links & Resources:Burnout Proof Business (BPB) – Check it out in the show notes for all the tools and resources to help you build a business that can give you the flexibility you need.Connect with me on Instagram @coachellyn