7 Steps for Recharging with Intention

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 3 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss some of our best tips on getting the most out of your time away.

Taking a break and recharging is vital for your individual and family health. However, you’ve probably realized how much work goes into planning family vacations, everything from booking airfare and hotels to getting your business ready for your absence. In this episode, we give you practical steps to vacationing like a pro.

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

• One key strategy to eliminate worrying about work while you’re away.

• Why you need to establish the purpose behind your vacation.

• One thing you must build into your schedule so you return rested and energized.

• How to set other people’s expectations in your absence.

“Vacations are not optional; they’re essential. Recharge so you can serve the people you’re called to love.

—MICHAEL HYATT

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You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

Join the Conversation

My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:

Question: What are your favorite vacation memories? What steps do you need to take to ensure a better experience on your next trip?

Explore Additional Resources

In this episode we mentioned the following resources:

• Free Ebook: Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek

About Us

Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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