# How to take time off without everything falling apart

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Podcast: [Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chill-prosper-with-denise-duffield-thomas-6830713)
Published: 2026-04-16T02:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://denisedt.podbean.com/e/how-to-take-time-off-without-everything-falling-apart/
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## Resource

One of the biggest reasons people start a business is freedom - and yet so many of us feel less free than ever. Guilty about resting.Scared to step away.Convinced everything will fall apart if we’re not there. And here’s something that might be uncomfortable to hear: when we refuse to take time off, avoid delegating, or feel like everything depends on us, it can actually become a form of self-sabotage. Because if your business only works when you’re constantly present, it will eventually cap your energy, your growth, and your income. In this week’s Chill & Prosper episode, I’m talking about how to take time off from your business without losing money, momentum, or your mind.

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