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.

Oz Mendez

I am taking my very first full month long vacation starting on September 2nd this year! I have felt all the worries of taking time off… who will handle last minute problems? will my clients go somewhere else? will I actually be able to enjoy myself while on vacay or will I be worried the whole time? Of course, I started with short vacations, like a 3 day weekend. Read more>>

Devanshi Shah

This is a very interesting question for a content creator, especially someone like me who creates content in the food & beverage and travel niches. I make sure to plan and take vacations but I often find myself working during those times too. Any new restaurants I try, new dishes or dining experiences, I feel like I want to share that with my audience so I am constantly capturing everything on my phone. You’ve probably heard people say “everything is content”. Over time, I have learned to keep work and personal life separate, which can be both challenging and rewarding! Read more>>

Jessie Silva

As a wedding photographer, my schedule fills up about a year in advance. As I book weddings and extra gigs, I will frequently check my calendar for gaps of time and decide from there if I want to fill them or save them. Read more>>

Dr. Kalisa

I love vacations. I take vacations as often as possible. I definitely commit to taking 1-2 out trips out the country per year. I also take time away to go on mini weekend trips. It’s imperative to take breaks from day to day business operations, no matter what field you’re in. Even if you’re a content creator. Take time away to enjoy moments without worrying about working. Your business will be there, time will not. Read more>>

Steffi Hill

Yes! I travel based on Astrocartography, which is natal astrology and geography. It tells you where in the world to travel to for success, abundance, love, creativity, money magnetism, healing and more! I incorporate this modality as much as possible and it’s changed the way I think about travel in my business. I even started an Astrocartography course to teach others how to use it as well! Read more>>

Vicky Mo

My mentor has always told me: a good creative mashes unexpected ingredients together to create new and interesting ideas. Read more>>

Andrea Audige

I use to fear stepping away from my business would cause me to miss my huge breakthrough opportunity. But, what I learned through my entrepreneurial journey is breaks are necessities in business because “THE BURN OUT” is real. Read more>>

Joy Aleman

After nearly ten years of running my own creative business, I recently took a sabbatical. 1 month away from my usual content creator and business coaching role at my company Joy Michelle Co. In order to prep for this, I did a considerable amount of batching (when you sit down and create a bulk amount of content at once) and financial planning. Read more>>

Erika Livingston

Yes, I take vacations or “breaks”… you have to or you will definitely get burned out! There are certain times of the year where things are not as busy, so I definitely take advantage of those times. It should be the norm to step away, even if it is for a day or two or three. We have to make sure we are taking care of ourselves so our business can thrive. Read more>>