42: Why "I Need a Vacation" Is a Sign Something's Wrong (And What To Do About It)

Why Needing a Vacation Is a Sign Something's Wrong (And What To Do About it)If you're living for the weekend or counting down to your next vacation, this episode is a gift, albeit an uncomfortable one!Needing a vacation so badly isn't a rest problem, it's a signal. In this episode, we get honest about the quiet, persistent emptiness that can hide inside a "good life," and why more achievements, better goals, and longer holidays will never fill it.In this episode we cover:Why needing a vacation is actually a symptom and the vacation isn't actually the solutionThe achievement trap that keeps high-achieving women stuck and still unfulfilledThe guilt of wanting more when you "should be grateful", and why this is quietly destructive"Work you" vs. "vacation you", and the truth about which one is actually realWhat living in alignment genuinely feels like (it's not as difficult or flashy as you think)The hot tub analogy: why vacations offer temporary relief but can't reach the root causeThe counterintuitive move that creates lasting change - and why it's not another goal or achievementResources mentioned:📖 The Gap and the Gain — Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy🌿 Peru Retreat: midlifewomenrising.com/peru🎙️ Episode 39 — Why women don't leap toward the life they wantJoin us in Costa Rica, October 2026 for our Retreat: Soul-Aligned - Design Your Extraordinary Next Chapter! Click here for details.Find us on instagram: @midlifewomenrising@jenreimercoaching