As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.
Sarah Hurt
Taking time off and stepping away from the day to day is a critical element of my business structure. I believe that taking time for input and rest actually makes me more productive and creative so I have instituted an August break for my business. Read more>>
Tracy Dempsey
Vacations or time away are important. I have managed to take a few over the years. I find it requires a considerable amount of planning and organizing. In the early days of owning my business, it was very challenging because I was the primary point of contact as well as the invoice maker so I needed to be in touch with my production crew on a daily basis. Read more>>
Keosha Hooks
Taking vacations is part of my self care. Vacations are something I really enjoy and I have times where I crave a vacation. Specifically an ocean with warm blue waters where I can relax and fall asleep on the beach. As an entrepreneur I have learned that I must make time to take a break so that I wont burn myself out. Read more>>
Arielle Doneson
During the summer of 2018, I was feeling burned out. After 11 years as a full time photographer of weddings, I offhandedly mentioned to my husband my desire to spend my retirement studying foreign languages and learning to make croissants. His response: Why wait until retirement? What’s stopping you from doing those things now? Read more>>
Celene Tolentino
Yes! I love – love – love taking vacations!! If we had 0 financial responsibilities, I would be traveling with my husband monthly! Vacations are so important in keeping a healthy work-life balance. It is so easy to get caught up with our hustle culture in the US, we forget that the rest of the world doesn’t operate like this. If we could… I would have annual trips to Mexico, Italy, Japan and the Philippines!! Read more>>
Kiana Gabriel
Yes I take vacations! I just came back from NY actually. It’s important to take breaks because I’m a believer that rest is productive. You need to allow yourself, your mind, your body, your soul, time to relax. Life is stressful, and you gotta just give yourself the space to pause and have fun. I also believe that getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new environments helps inspire more creativity and gives you more perspective on life! Read more>>