236 Rest Is a Strategy: My Plan for 6 Weeks Off This Summer

What if the most powerful move you make in your business this year… is to pause? I’m taking six full weeks off this summer—for rest, renewal, and presence during one of the most meaningful seasons of my life. And, today, I’m taking you behind the scenes on how I’m making this happen. This isn’t about checking out or giving up. It’s about building a business that can hold you, not drain you. It’s about honoring the seasons of your life as much as the seasons of your launch calendar. Whether you’re dreaming of a long weekend, a two-week unplug, or your first full sabbatical—this conversation will give you the mindset shifts, systems, and permission you need to make it real. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Rest is a Growth Strategy. When you honor your natural rhythms, your business benefits. I share how extended time off has made me more creative, grounded, and profitable—and why your nervous system might be the most overlooked business asset you have. 2️⃣ Structure Creates Freedom. From content batching and client scheduling to team planning and clear communication—I walk you through the behind-the-scenes systems that make a six-week sabbatical not just possible, but peaceful. 3️⃣ You Don’t Have to Earn Rest. We unpack the cultural conditioning that says you need to hustle before you deserve to exhale—and why choosing rest as a proactive practice can shift everything about how you show up in your work and life. This episode is your permission slip to build something spacious and sustainable. Because rest isn’t where the work stops. It’s where the real work begins. Resources: Free Guide : 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business

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236 Rest Is a Strategy: My Plan for 6 Weeks Off This Summer is an episode from SHE Talks by Sara Avant Stover.

This episode is 33:00 long.

This episode was published on Jul 26, 2025.

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