Why is Coming Back From a Break So Hard?

You can do all the right things to plan for a break in your business, but coming back to work will still be hard. In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion on taking breaks as a business owner. Listen in as I share three major lessons I learned about my life and business after coming home from a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

This is the third installment in my series on taking breaks. You can check out the previous conversations in episode 33, where we covered taking time off as a freelancer, and in episode 42, where we talked about why it can be difficult to step away from your business for a well-deserved break.

Important Sections of the Conversation

• (0:38) Why Is It So Hard to Come Back From a Break?
• (2:25) Navigating the Vacation Hangover
• (5:39) Seeing Work Tasks in a New Light
• (6:57) Recognizing My Mental Load is Too Heavy

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 33: How to Take Time Off as a Freelancer
• Episode 42: Why Is It So Tough to Take Breaks?
• Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

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