Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

259 - Is Rest the Business Move You’ve Been Missing?


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Episode Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne Lamott

Do you feel like stepping away from your business will make it fall apart? In this powerful episode Monica reminds you that rest isn't a weakness—it's a strategy. Sharing personal stories from entrepreneurship and insights from leaders like Bill Gates, Monica reveals how stepping back can reignite creativity, sharpen decision-making, and build stronger teams. Whether you're running on fumes or just stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you see rest as the business move it truly is.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • How to reframe rest as a part of your business strategy

  • How to identify burnout before it takes over

  • How to take intentional breaks that recharge your creativity

  • How to set boundaries to protect your mental health

  • How to empower your team while you take time off

Don’t wait for burnout to remind you—take the break now.
Tune in to hear why rest could be the smartest business decision you make this year. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it.

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