BOW 077: How to take time off when you work for yourself

The Business of Writing Podcast

In This Episode:

In a world of hustle and grind, “resting” is not something that’s traditionally built into our work culture. But taking a break isn’t just some “nice to have” – it’s critical to staying productive and producing your best work.

When YOU’RE the boss – sometimes taking a vacation can seem impossible. Add on pressure from client expectations, and the R&R always seems to get pushed to the back burner.

So how do you take a break when it feels like the work never ends? In this episode, Rachel and Laura chat about how rest impacts the quality of your work, and how to get some much-needed time off when you’re working for yourself.

Episode Highlights

• The warning signs of pending burn out
• Why taking time to rest isn’t a “nice to have”
• How to identify when you need to take a break
• The easy way to plan vacations and time off in advance
• How to reset boundaries with clients when things have gotten out of hand
• Dealing with the fear of “dropping the ball” when you’re feeling burned out
• How to communicate your need to rest with client

And plenty more along the way. Get the resources mentioned in this episode below.