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Is A Vacation Wasting Time?

August 23, 2025

This week I am sharing this article written by my favorite guest writer- my wife Ericka. This is from her weekly newsletter Leadership Mastermind. If you would like to subscribe to her newsletter (I recommend it!) reply to this email and let me know. I'll add you to her email list.

Are You Running On Empty?

Have you ever tried to pour from an empty cup?

Of course not - it’s impossible.

But in leadership, many of us try to do just that.

We push through exhaustion, skip breaks, and tell ourselves “I’ll rest later.”

The problem is, “later” rarely comes.

And eventually, our leadership suffers - not because we don’t care, but because we’ve run dry.

Recently I had a coaching session with a client who had just returned from vacation.

A real vacation. She and her family went on a cruise, unplugged, experienced new things, and simply enjoyed being together and having some time alone.

She shared with me something that stood out: “I feel like I’m getting more done faster now.”

It struck me how often we underestimate the power of rest.

We think stepping away will slow us down, when in reality it can reset our perspective, refresh our energy, and allow us to return with more focus and clarity.

Leadership is demanding.

There will always be deadlines, projects, and people who need us.

But here’s the truth: you can’t lead well if you’re running on empty.

Your team feels your energy - whether it’s depleted or renewed.

Sometimes the most “productive” thing we can do is to step away, refill our cup, and come back ready to give our best.

So, let me ask you:
When was the last time you truly unplugged?
What’s one small step you can take this week to refill your own cup?

Because your team can’t draw from a cup that’s dry.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” - Unknown

Yours in Growth,

Ericka

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