In this episode, I explore why it’s so important to truly step away from your membership business over the holiday season.

I share personal stories and give practical tips on setting boundaries and embracing rest. You’ll also hear why the idea that constant hustle equals success simply isn’t true.

Taking a real break doesn’t just protect your wellbeing—it can also reignite creativity and improve your performance in the new year.

Tune in for actionable advice to help you and your community enjoy the festive season guilt-free.

In this episode:

• Why is it essential for membership owners to take genuine time off during the holidays, rather than just reducing work hours?
• What are the consequences of always being available and not properly disconnecting from your business?
• How can you plan and communicate your holiday break effectively to your team and members?
• What are the benefits—both personal and strategic—to stepping back from your membership, and how can it set you up for success in the new year?

Key Quotes & Takeaways:

“If you burn yourself out because you're not able to pull yourself away from your business, you're going to take all of that exhaustion, all of that resentment, because that will build. You're going to take all of that into the new year and that will absolutely bleed into every aspect of what you do. Your members don't want a version of you that's running on fumes, that's not rested.”

“When the brain is distracted by other things is when some of the best actual ideas and creativity comes up. When you take that time out, when you allow yourself to step back, you make space for those big ideas to show up.”

“You'll find that any time going forward that you want to take a break away, it no longer feels like it's a risk. It no longer feels like something you should be guilty about. You start to see it as a normal, healthy part of running your membership, because it is. And you'll come back from that break fresher, motivated, with a clearer idea of how the next year is going to look than you would if you'd spent the holidays balancing your laptop on your knee when you should be having Christmas dinner and enjoying the break.”

You might also find useful:

• Avoiding Burnout When Running A Membership Site
• 9 Non-Negotiable Traits of Thriving Membership Owners
• Running a Membership over the Holidays: 6 Things You Should Do
• How to Stay Motivated as a Membership Site Owner

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