While taking time away from work, you may realize that your career path is not what you wanted it to be. You might find that many things need to change in order for you to pursue your ideal life. Fortunately, returning to work can be your opportunity to make changes in your life. Have the intention to take the steps to avoid burnout and live out your ideal life.

In this episode, Dr. Katya Miles and Rachel continue their talk about what you can do after returning from a break at work. You might find that with proper planning and intention, your return is just what you need to start making some changes. From self-care to checking in, you can take this opportunity to live your ideal life and career. 

If you want to find out more about planning a working life you want, listen to this episode of You Are Not a Frog.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Discover how planning and being intentional can keep you on track to your ideal life and career.
2. Learn how self-care doesn’t benefit only you, but the people around you as well.
3. Discover the opportunities that your time away, and your return, can create for you.

Episode Highlights

[04:58] Planning Ahead

[10:35] What You “Should” Do

[12:43] Self-Care for Others

[16:50] Opportunities In Returning to Work

[20:15] Little Changes

[23:15] Career and Life Check-Ins

[28:25] Incomparable Lives

Resources

• Learn to beat stress and work happier with the Shapes Toolkit. Learn to use the toolkit with your team by joining the Resilient Team Academy.
• Sign up and use the THRIVE Weekly Planner to plan out your ideal working weeks.
• Find out more about Rachel’s business Wild Monday.
• You Are Not a Frog Episode 123: How to Live With No Regrets with Georgina Scull
• The Summer Day by Mary Oliver
• Connect and learn more about Dr. Katya Miles
• LinkedIn
• The Working Well Doctor
• E-mail

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