Exciting Things Coming
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It’s time for a new season of the No Vacation Required podcast. So, during the month of May, you won’t find any new episodes. Check back in June to see what we’re up to in our new season.
We’ll see you then!
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Our blog and podcast dive into the real stories and everyday strategies behind building a No Vacation Required life. We challenge outdated norms, share fresh perspectives, and explore what it means to find fulfillment right now—in a world that rarely makes it easy.
Abandoning Clarity Once We’ve Glimpsed it – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
The world has a way of constantly pulling us back into noise, urgency, and external validation, so clarity can feel just out of reach. But sometimes you can glimpse it, if only for a moment. We unpack why so many of us have moments of clarity but struggle to hold on to it or, worse, do something with the information.
Read MoreIs it Travel You Want, or is it Freedom? – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In this episode, we break down why waiting decades to "own your time" is an outdated tradition and how you can begin building a life you don't need a break from right now.
Read MoreRest is Not a Reward – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In this episode, we break down how balance isn't about total inactivity; it is about the fluidity and active maintenance required to build a life you don't need a break from.
Read MoreRunning Away from What Actually Works – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In this episode, we explore why we tend to abandon the very habits that make us feel human the moment we find our rhythm. We break down the necessity of maintenance and why running toward what works is the key to building a life you don't need a break from.
Read MoreWhen Everything is a Priority, Nothing Is – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In this episode, we explore the heavy toll of "pretending everything matters" and share why true prioritization is impossible without a deep, foundational understanding of yourself.
Read MoreEnergy Management vs. Time Management – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In this episode, we break down why the tradition of scheduling strictly by the clock is outdated and how "intuitive scheduling" can help you build a life you don't need a break from.
Read MoreIs Exhaustion the Price of Caring? Redefining How We Show Up – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
Learn how to align your strengths, values, and interests to find a sustainable way to show up. Whether you are feeling guilty for being a bystander or are at zero capacity, discover how to move from asking what you have to do to what you have to give.
Read MoreThe Sophisticated Lie of Preparation – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
We often treat "preparation" as a virtue, but more often than not, it is a sophisticated lie we tell ourselves to avoid the discomfort of moving forward. In this episode, we explore why clarity is usually the result of action rather than a prerequisite for it. If you have been waiting for the stars to align or for one more certification before starting your project, this conversation is the nudge you need to stop waiting for a target that is always moving.
Read MoreClose Is Not The Same As Connected – Why Are We Still Doing That?
No Vacation Required
In a world that is more connected than ever, we have become experts at coexisting while remaining completely invisible to one another. We explore the "parallel play" trap – where we trade the messiness of being truly seen for the safety of logistics – and how to move past the autopilot talk that keeps our relationships on the surface.
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