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b'Here\\u2019s how to pull off a sabbatical and make sure you actually enjoy taking it\\nHave you ever thought about taking a sabbatical?\\xa0\\nWhen I say sabbatical, I mean taking an extended period of time away from your business or work to travel, pursue your interests, or heck, just relax.\\nI don\\u2019t know about you, but for many years I thought that only people with careers in higher education were \\u201callowed\\u201d to take a sabbatical\\xa0because I\\u2019ve never heard about anyone in a typical 9 to 5 jetting off for a month (or more) to do whatever their heart pleases.\\nThat\\u2019s why I am beyond grateful to have my own business, which gives me so much \\u2013 especially the opportunity to create the life I want to live. And guess what? Taking a sabbatical is a part of it.\\xa0\\nFour years ago I made the commitment to take a sabbatical, and this summer I\\u2019m actually doing it. I\\u2019ll be taking 30 whole days away from my business to relax, spend quality time with friends and family, and completely disconnect.\\xa0\\nYes, I said it: Completely disconnect. There will be no check-ins, emails, Slack messages, or Asana tasks. I\\u2019m going off the grid from my business, and I\\u2019ve got my team set up to win.\\nI know, I know. You\\u2019re probably thinking, \\u201cBut Amy, you\\u2019re obsessed with your business. How on Earth can you be confident that everything will run smoothly AND be totally present while you\\u2019re away?\\u201d\\xa0\\nAnd that\\u2019s what this episode is all about. In it, I\\u2019ll share:\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nHow far in advance I started planning for my sabbatical\\n\\nWhat I\\u2019m doing to make sure I have enough content stockpiled\\n\\nThe systems I have in place to ensure everything runs on autopilot\\n\\nWhat I\\u2019m most nervous about and excited for\\n\\nHow to approach your boss about taking a sabbatical if you\\u2019re in a 9 to 5 job\\n\\nSo if you\\u2019ve ever considered taking a little break from your business, tune in to hear exactly what I\\u2019m doing to set myself (and my team) up for success.\\nHere\\u2019s a glance at this episode...\\n\\n[03:08] I\'m taking a sabbatical -- 30 days to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with my friends and family.\\xa0\\n\\n[08:25] By completely disconnecting from your business for an extended period of time, you can come back with so much more energy, creativity, and innovation.\\n\\n[10:30] I am stockpiling videos, media, podcasts, and other content for when I\\u2019m out. My team had to get any recording requests to me in advance.\\xa0\\n\\n[11:22] My executive assistant and I have been mindful of my calendar leading up to the sabbatical. We\'ve also thought about how I\'ll ease back in when I return.\\n\\n[12:58] Taking a sabbatical does take financial resources and planning. You want to have things squared away before you go.\\xa0\\n\\n[13:59] If you still have a 9 to 5 job, you\'ll most likely have to get approval from your boss. Explain to them how they will benefit from your time away.\\n\\n[15:49] I\'m equally excited and nervous about my sabbatical. This will be a challenge for me to fully let go of what\\u2019s going on in my business.\\n\\n[17:11] I\'m excited because I think I\'ll come back even better. I\'ll be recharged and ready to go.\\xa0\\n\\n[20:36] It was important to spend my sabbatical somewhere other than my home because I don\'t trust myself to not text my team or get involved in the business.\\n\\n[22:56] Take out your journal and write down where you want to go, and then DM me @AmyPorterfield on Instagram and let me know.\\n\\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\nAlso, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not following, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!'