About this episode
Have you been living for your vacation, or thinking, "My vacation should be restful, but I need a vacation from my vacation"? Then there's a chance you're not actually resting. You're just taking your stress to a sunny place. Listen as your host, Diane Rolston, reveals the difference between escape and intentional pause. She shares why vacations don't automatically equal rest and how high-achieving women can return from trips feeling restored rather than needing another break.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The dangerous assumption high achievers make: "If I go away, I will feel better," and why you can change locations but still bring the same pressure with youThe critical distinction between escape travel and intentional pause Why a two-day weekend often failsWhat an intentional pause actually looks likeThe research about university students and phone use that reveals why we struggle to process and remember things Three ways high-achieving women use travel to avoidSigns you're actually restoring yourselfWhat Diane consciously left at home (and the thinking patterns she released)Five practical strategies for returning without snapping back into old habits What’s your biggest takeaway from this podcast episode? Email it to Diane at diane@dianerolston.com. Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston