Episode 40: How to take time off in your business. Eight Practical Steps To Actually Make It Happen

Are you planning to take a break from work? While it may seem impossible to do these days, you actually can! All you have to do is plan and prepare for it properly. In this coaching episode, Fiona shares with you her eight practical steps (which she applied when she was about to take 3-4 months fully off from her business to focus on her newborn son) to actually get some time off from her busy schedule. Listen now and apply these tips whenever you need a breather!Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionTaking The Time OffFiona on Starting Her Business8 Practical Steps To Take Time OffDecide on the datesBook it!Plan it outPrioritise!Do the work Set up the automationsTest it all works Actually take the time offConclusionResources mentioned in this episode:  Tomato TimerCalendly12 Month At A Glance Plan CalendarBrand Values ChecklistPassion Purpose Profit: Sidestep the #hustle and build a business you loveMy Daily Business Coach Newsletter Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/40 A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.