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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 20 MIN

259 - Is Rest the Business Move You’ve Been Missing?

from Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business · host Monica Allen

Episode Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne LamottDo you feel like stepping away from your business will make it fall apart? In this powerful episode Monica reminds you that rest isn't a weakness—it's a strategy. Sharing personal stories from entrepreneurship and insights from leaders like Bill Gates, Monica reveals how stepping back can reignite creativity, sharpen decision-making, and build stronger teams. Whether you're running on fumes or just stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you see rest as the business move it truly is.What you will learn in this episode:How to reframe rest as a part of your business strategyHow to identify burnout before it takes overHow to take intentional breaks that recharge your creativityHow to set boundaries to protect your mental healthHow to empower your team while you take time offDon’t wait for burnout to remind you—take the break now.Tune in to hear why rest could be the smartest business decision you make this year. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it.Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossJoin the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠Ways to reach Monica:Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcastEmail: [email protected]

Episode Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~Anne LamottDo you feel like stepping away from your business will make it fall apart? In this powerful episode Monica reminds you that rest isn't a weakness—it's a strategy. Sharing personal stories from entrepreneurship and insights from leaders like Bill Gates, Monica reveals how stepping back can reignite creativity, sharpen decision-making, and build stronger teams. Whether you're running on fumes or just stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you see rest as the business move it truly is.What you will learn in this episode:How to reframe rest as a part of your business strategyHow to identify burnout before it takes overHow to take intentional breaks that recharge your creativityHow to set boundaries to protect your mental healthHow to empower your team while you take time offDon’t wait for burnout to remind you—take the break now.Tune in to hear why rest could be the smartest business decision you make this year. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it.Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossJoin the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠Ways to reach Monica:Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcastEmail: [email protected]

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