Here's a counterintuitive truth about business growth that surprised me - the creative business owners seeing the strongest results aren't the ones constantly working. Instead, they're mastering the art and reaping the benefits of periodically stepping away entirely. I've noticed something remarkable in my own business too - our biggest breakthroughs and clearest strategic decisions have often emerged when i gave myself true permission to rest. Today I'm sharing the evidence and strategy behind this approach, and why it might transform how you think about success in your creative business.

Key Moments:

• [01:35] Welcome and personal festive reflections
• [04:31] Why breaks matter most when we feel we can't take them
• [06:47] The research behind rest and business clarity
• [07:26] How strategic pauses differ from simply stopping work
• [10:11] Practical preparation for taking proper breaks
• [11:45] Building client trust through clear boundaries
• [13:21] How natural clarity emerges during real rest
• [15:52] The importance of unstructured thinking time
• [18:00] Strategies for maintaining clarity upon return

Notable Quotes:

"Strategic pauses help you recover and they create intentional space for growth. Those quiet moments, when we're not actively pushing forward, often become the foundation for our next phase of growth."

"When we're constantly in motion, constantly responding and doing, we're often working from habit rather than intention. A strategic pause gives us the chance to see if those habits are still serving us well."

Resources Mentioned:

• Related Episode: 023 - 'How to Unlock Your Best Ideas'
• Read This Week's Full Journal Post

Share Your Insights:

What has been your most powerful insight that came during a moment of rest? I'd love to hear your experience - Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram - @philippacraddock I'm always here and love to discuss your insights and experiences...

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