One of the best gifts you can give yourself is permission to take a break. We’re often taught that consistency is the “key” to everything. But sometimes you can see the biggest benefits and personal breakthroughs from simply giving yourself time to recharge and rest. In this episode, I talk about a break that I took this summer and why taking a break can be so challenging for most people. I give some ideas of things you might need to take a break from in your life whether it be relationships, a project you're working on, social media or anything else that is leaving you feeling drained.  You’ll also learn the 5 benefits that I discovered from taking a break and why sometimes it’s essential to take a breather, be present with your family so you can come back better than when you left.  What you’ll find in this episode: The things you might need to take a break from Why it’s often hard to take a break How taking a break was the right thing for me to do 5 benefits of taking a break Why you need to listen to your soul and your needs   Links:5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy   Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website or on Instagram to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.