Listen "Why Is It So Tough to Take Breaks?"
Episode Synopsis
There’s an emotional side to taking breaks from work that not enough people talk about. The truth is that we’re so used to working (and feeling guilty when we don’t) that our brains fight us every step of the way. We end up either never taking breaks or taking breaks that aren’t restorative. How do you prepare your mindset to take the break you deserve as both a small business owner and a human?Important Sections:(1:37) My Experience With Taking Breaks(4:35) Rest is a Right (7:04) Rest Doesn’t Cancel Out Hard Work(8:24) Explore Your Mindset Around Taking BreaksResources MentionedRest is Resistance bookWork with Me:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubBook a 1:1 coaching session
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