The Importance of Time-Off

Do the Holidays tend to look a bit different every year? 

I’m excited to be able to get away and retreat to the mountains for a week this Holiday season.  Even though I did the same thing last year, this year feels different.  And certainly different than the year before!  

I’d describe the emotions involved in this yearly getaway as positive and elated in regards to this self-care experience.

I also tend to be a bit hesitant to take two full weeks off. 

A lot of doubts come up around taking time off: Is it selfish to take time for me? What will my clients do without me? Can I afford it?  Will it be crazy when I return? Can my business continue without me? Who’s going to post social media or answer emails?

My stress does increase as I prepare for this time off, but that won’t hold me back!  Each morning I fire up my favorite essential oils in the diffuser to help ease my worries.  My favorite oils to diffuse for uplifting energy are Citrus Bliss, Wild Orange, Balance, Douglas Fir and Elevation.

I surround myself with cheerleaders and take the advice of people I know and admire that ROCK at this whole taking-time-off-from-your-business thing. By getting things in order for my business, this allows me to feel the positive emotions and excitement which greatly outweigh the worries! I am now confident in doing this, knowing how necessary it is for my self-care.

The main motivator for taking time off is knowing how much my soul needs this. The very essence of my being needs time to rest. By taking time off, I am honoring my Self & my needs.

I encourage you to carve out some time for yourself this Holiday season.

Word of my time off is met with awe and happiness.  I think in our hearts, we all know that time off is important, but in our heads we worry the world will fall apart without us. I encourage you to gather your cheerleaders (and Essential Oils!), knock out the to-do list and take time for yourself this season, even if it’s just a day or two. If I can do it, I am confident you can too!

And what better way to start the new year than relaxed and refreshed!

I can’t wait to share my travels and learnings when I return in the New Year!

I would love to hear from you; Are you taking some time off this holiday? How will you be spending your time? Where are you needing support in taking time for YOU?

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