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.

Laleh Rezaie

I feel like vacation time is a necessity. It’s so important to step away from the business, even if for a day, to prevent burn-out. Look, I really enjoy what I do five days a week for income. I think I’m fortunate in that regard. Even then, now that the business is well established, I force myself to take at least one day every couple of weeks where I don’t even think about the shop or my clients. Read more>>

Justin Hall

Taking a step away from the day-to-day as a business owner or anyone is vital to your personal health and growth but more importantly the health and growth of your business. If you are working within your purpose of life this vacation has the ability to generate fresh ideas for your business or help solve current issues that you couldn’t wrap your mind around, by reconnecting your mind, body, and soul remembering the purpose away from the pressures of the business. Read more>>

Jacqueline Tempera

Yes! I take vacations and encourage my team (and everyone) to do the same. Even though my job feels like a dream – I get to write and talk to people for a living. I have been literally preparing for this role my whole life. If only my teachers had known, maybe I would’ve gotten yelled at for talking less. Read more>>