What I Learned When I Finally Stepped Away
Last week, I talked about the power of resetting to lead. Little did I know, I was about to get a firsthand lesson in exactly that.
You see, I went on a yoga retreat with my friend Carol that weekend. And if I’m being honest? I wasn’t excited about it.
It had been ages since I practiced yoga, and with everything going on in my life, stepping away felt risky. My mind was running through all the reasons not to go:
😟I don’t have time.
😟There’s too much to do.
😟What if I completely wipe out in Tree Pose?
But despite all those excuses, I went anyway.
The stress started melting away the moment we got in the car.
With every mile that took me further from my inbox, my to-do list, and the weight of daily responsibilities, I could physically feel the tension leaving my body.
By the time we arrived and settled in, I felt different. I wasn’t thinking about work. I wasn’t checking emails. I was fully present.
And that’s when it hit me: I’d been carrying so much mental weight, convincing myself I had to be everywhere, doing everything, all the time.
By the end of the weekend, I felt lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself than I had in months.
Stepping away—even with the doubts and guilt trying to hold me back—was exactly what I needed. It wasn’t easy to ignore the voice telling me I should be working, but that decision to pause was an act of courage. And it paid off.
When I returned to my business, nothing had fallen apart. In fact, things ran smoother because I had given myself permission to take that break.
Here’s what I invite you to take away:
Stepping away isn’t a weakness—it’s leadership.
It takes courage to say, I need to reset so I can show up as the leader my business needs. It’s not easy. But bravery never is.
So, let me ask you:
Where in your business could you be more courageous by stepping back—whether from client work, daily operations, or the constant hustle? How might giving yourself that space help you lead with more focus, creativity, and vision?