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I Want To Take A Break Today, Will That Hurt My Business Success?

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

Is It Time To Take A Break?

One of the advantages of online marketing and having an online business, is that you can set your own hours and work whenever and wherever you like.  For some, this can be a difficult transition in the beginning from the wage slave mentality.

I remember when I first started my online business I spent countless hours researching, creating and working long hours because I felt like I needed to stay ahead of everything and my competition. The problem with that was it eventually wore me out and my productivity went down.  I had to learn that breaks were important to keeping me focused so my business would profit and prosper.

If you feel like you need to take a break, you should do it.  Stepping away from your day-to-day hustle and bustle will give you a chance to recharge your batteries and gain a little perspective.

Take A Break And Rejuvenate Your Online Business

Remember, in business it’s extremely important to be able to look at things from a long-term perspective.  This can be hard if you are stuck managing the details and you never take a break.

I like to go on long walks to clear my mind.

I don’t plug into an iPod or any other device and I let myself walk as long or as little as I want.

It’s a great way to stay healthy and take a break from your business.


Sometimes I like to go to my local coffee shop and bring a pad of paper and a pencil. I’ll do some sketches and write down ideas as I sip a hot café mocha.  This is one of my favorite ways to relax and clear my mind of anything that may be stressing me out.

If you have a specific hobby like painting or yoga, take a day to devote yourself only to this. Your business will be there for you even after you take a break and you will have tapped into your creative energy. This will make you more energized and focused when you return to your online marketing business.

Know Your Limits to Take A Break From Your Business

It took me some time to learn my limits and how to manage my personal and work life. When you work from home it can be easy to let the two become intertwined, but I found that it’s best to avoid this.

A healthy personal life with hobbies you are passionate about can only help you become a better marketer in the long run.

If you are worried that you will fall behind if you take a break, remember that it is not about how much you work, but how effective and productive you are when you do work.  For more productivity tips and techniques, be sure to browse some of my other posts!

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Take a break …. then make it happen!



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