☀️ The Season for Slowing Down Isn’t Always So Relaxing
Summer is often seen as the perfect time to unplug, recharge, and take a well-earned break. But for many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from work can feel nearly impossible.
Research shows that the pressure to stay connected remains strong even while on vacation. A Harris Poll survey reported by Fortune found that 86% of American workers check email while taking time off, while 63% say the pressure to remain productive keeps them from fully disconnecting. LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey also found that 77% of directors and executives check in with work during vacation, and 41% admit they feel guilty if they don’t.
💼 When Success Leads to Burnout
For entrepreneur and wellness coach Jackie B. Grice, those statistics reflect a reality she knows firsthand.
After building a multimillion-dollar transportation company with her husband, Grice found herself running at full speed until burnout forced everything to stop. The breakthrough she had been searching for didn’t come from working harder or becoming more efficient — it came from something much simpler: sitting quietly beneath a tree in her front yard and allowing herself the stillness she had long denied.
That experience inspired her to create Launching Deeper, a coaching and wellness practice focused on helping women entrepreneurs embrace rest as a business strategy rather than something they have to earn.
🧘♀️ Rest Is More Than Taking Time Off
According to Grice, simply leaving the office doesn’t always mean you’re truly resting. Many high-achieving women remain mentally connected to work throughout their vacations, returning home feeling just as exhausted as when they left.
She encourages women to rethink what restoration actually looks like, emphasizing that even 10 to 15 minutes of intentional daily stillness can provide greater clarity and renewal than a two-week vacation spent constantly checking emails and managing work responsibilities.
🌟 Final Thoughts
As summer encourages people to slow down, many women business owners continue carrying the weight of constant productivity. Sometimes the most powerful reset isn’t found on a vacation itinerary — it’s found in a few quiet moments of stillness.