Welcome back,

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to rest. Not just collapsing on the couch at the end of a long day, but true, restorative rest—the kind that leaves you feeling recharged, not just momentarily relieved.

A Harvard Business Review article, "Treat Your Weekend Like a Vacation," explores this idea: when we shift our mindset and treat weekends as real breaks—without guilt or over-scheduling—we return to work feeling happier and more refreshed.

So many of us wait for the big breaks—summer, holidays, that long-awaited trip—but what if we could integrate small vacations into our everyday lives? Research suggests that intentional breaks throughout the week can boost creativity, prevent burnout, and even increase productivity.

Here are three simple ways to bring vacation energy into your normal workweek:

🔹 Plan a “micro-getaway” – Take an afternoon to explore a new part of town, try a new restaurant, or spend time in nature. Changing your environment, even for a few hours, can have a powerful impact.

🔹 Unplug like you're on vacation – Set an out-of-office mindset, even if you’re home. Reduce notifications, take a tech break, and be present in the moment.

🔹 Build in joy, not just rest – True restoration isn’t just about sleep—it’s about engaging in things that energize you. Whether it’s a hobby, movement, or connecting with a loved one, make space for what fills you up.

✨ This month, your way to Burn Bright, Not Out is to embrace the art of intentional rest. If you’ve been running on fumes, I hope this is your sign to schedule even one moment of recharge this week.

And if you’re craving a deeper conversation about balance, our March book club pick—Balance by Andrew Hallam—is the perfect read. We’re already halfway through, but you can still jump in before our author visit at the end of the month!

📖 Join the discussion in Teachers Need Teachers or Female Finance Collective:
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With gratitude,

Sybil