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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 8 MIN

65: The Vacation You Didn't Know You Needed

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Ellen Dorian, host of Make More Love, shares insights from her unexpected vacation in Lisbon, emphasizing the importance of balancing structure and spontaneity in both business and relationships. She discusses the need for resilience, planned breaks, and creating systems that allow for personal time off without compromising business operations.Part 1: The Importance of Planned Breaks- Ellen's unplanned vacation in Lisbon highlights the need for breaks before burnout- Resilience as a core principle in Ellen's coaching model- The balance between planning and spontaneity in business and lifePart 2: Lessons from Lisbon's Lifestyle- Contrast between Lisbon's pace of life and typical American city life- The blend of structure and flexibility in Lisbon's culture- Airport workers' strike example: structure serving freedomPart 3: Business Implications and Relationship Intersections- The necessity of creating systems that allow business owners to take time off- Connection between business operations and personal relationships- Importance of scalability and delegation in business growthKey Takeaways:- Don't wait for burnout to take a vacation- Balance structure with flexibility in both business and personal life- Create systems that allow your business to function without constant supervision- Cultivate resilience through intentional planning and spontaneityCall to Action:Book a free Relationship Reset call at relationshipresetcall.com to address business and relationship challenges.Closing Thoughts:Running a successful business isn't about controlling every detail, but about cultivating resilience and finding the right balance between structure and flexibility.Support & Resources:Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.All links can be found below."Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love with Your Wife and In Your Life'" - Ellen DorianDisclaimer:The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations.Make More Love Show Website: www.makemorelove.showParent Company - The Passionate Partners Project: www.passionatepartnersproject.comJoin Our Passionate Partners Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105Contact Me Directly: Email: [email protected] direct message me via social media:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/Take the free Relationship Dynamics Quiz: http://makemorelove.show/quizSet up a Free Relationship Reset Call with me:http://relationshipresetcall.com

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