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Why We Don’t Give Ourselves Time Off (Even When We Desperately Need It)
So many bookkeepers and accountants say they’re “taking a break”…
but the laptop comes with them.
The emails still get checked.
Payroll still gets done.
And that’s not a holiday.
In this episode, we unpack why stepping away feels so hard — even when you’re exhausted — and why this isn’t a discipline or mindset problem at all. It’s biology, psychology, and identity quietly running the show.
We explore what’s actually happening beneath the surface when rest feels uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or impossible.
In this episode, we cover:
Why your nervous system prioritises survival over rest — and…
The skinny
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