98 : Sabbatical Series #1 - Envisioning & Preparing for 3 Months Off Work : Adam Interviewed by David Moltz

In this episode: Envisioning 3 months off work, Mindfulness, Burnout, Learning to Rest & more - Adam Interviewed by David Moltz

Today, I’m kicking off something a bit different. Last year, around this time, I took a three-month break from work and decided to chronicle my experience by recording an episode before, during, and after. I invited my friends, Julia Li and David Moltz, to interview me at different points throughout the journey.

In this four-part series, you’ll hear what’s going on in my head and in my life before, during and towards the end of this 3 months off of work.

On today’s episode, I’m interviewed by one of my best friends, David Moltz about how I came to realize I needed the time off, how I overcame fear to ask for it and how I’m thinking about making the most of this 3 months off.

Note: The audio is slightly wonky in this episode. My microphone had an issue and I got help to fix it as best I could. Thanks for understanding.

Resources & Books Mentioned

• 3 Part Series with Julia LI 
  • 54 : Leaving Google For a Career In Sustainability and a 3 Month Break (Before)
  • 56 : Leaving Google, Learning How to Rest and Clarifying Her Vision
  • 59 : Finding Her Dream Job In Sustainability & An Entirely New Relationship With Money (Part 3)

Key Takeaways

• Mindfulness can help develop self-awareness to prevent burnout
• Asking for extended time off can be difficult, but it's important to prioritize personal wellbeing
• Taking a longer break, such as a sabbatical, can provide the necessary space and time to recharge and prevent burnout
• Broaching the subject of extended time off with a manager can be easier if there is an existing good relationship and open communication
• The importance of rest and how it doesn’t come naturally for me
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