How to take a real vacation from your business.

When you’re a business owner it can feel impossible to take space or time off.

But if we don’t carve it out intentionally, it will never happen!

Paradoxically, taking time out of your business will improve its performance.

I know this because I’ve taken 2 months off work for years while growing multiple 6-figure businesses.

That includes the last 2 weeks of December with no work, emails, or client contact.

I look forward to time off all year as my opportunity to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy life.

It has always led to better work when I’m back and I’ve never lost clients because of it (in fact, they often ask me how I do it!).

If you’re looking ahead at a hectic holiday season trying to balance work and quality time, here’s your escape plan!

So you can spend meaningful time with your family and friends without being on your phone.

1. Choose the dates you’re not going to do any work. Push your comfort zone!

2. Send an email to all clients letting them know you’ll be unavailable between x and y for holiday time. Tell them what to do if they need support before or during your break.

3. Review your schedule and delete or move everything into the days before and after your break.

4. Turn your work email and message notifications off on your computer and phone. This one is critical!

5. Set an out-of-office thanking people for understanding and wishing them a nice holiday.

6. Plan time with your family and friends to enjoy your hard-earned downtime.

You may be nervous to step away from your business for a few days or weeks, but you'll come back refreshed and energized.

And you’ll have proven to yourself that your business does not have to be open 24-7-365 to succeed.

You work so unbelievably hard all year that you deserve the time off like everyone else.

Enjoy your holidays!