The Staycation Mindset: Reclaiming Your Energy Through Sacred Boundaries & Mini Vacations

In this episode of the LeadHerShift podcast, I share how I discovered the power of creating vacation vibes without going anywhere—and why this might be the ultimate game-changer for high-achieving women leaders stuck in hustle culture. When my team asked where I was vacationing and I said “nowhere,” their confused faces told me everything about how we’ve been conditioned to think relaxation only happens when we leave home. But here’s what I’ve learned: there’s something glorious about creating that chill vacation energy right where you are, multiple times a day.

I dive into the sacred morning rituals that protect your nervous system from constant connectivity, why I’ve become obsessed with leaving my phone inside while I tend to my garden, and how building systems that work without you creates ultimate freedom. This isn’t about work-life balance—it’s about reconditioning yourself to see spaciousness as productive, boundaries as powerful, and mini-vacations as non-negotiable. I share strategies for sacred time blocking, how to plan micro-retreats with your team, and why sitting in quiet to ask “what’s my purpose here?” might be the most revolutionary act a woman leader can take in our always-on world.

The Staycation Revelation (00:00 – 02:00) I explain why taking time off at home creates more sustainable chill vibes than traditional vacations.

Sacred Morning Rituals (02:00 – 05:00) I share how protecting the first hour of your day from phones and news transforms your nervous system’s response to everything else.

Finding Joy in Simple Practices (05:00 – 07:00) I reveal how gardening and reading became my gateway to using different parts of my brain and creating mental spaciousness.

Systems That Create Freedom (07:00 – 09:00) I discuss how building processes that work without you allows for guilt-free time off and high-level strategic thinking.

Phone Boundaries & Presence (09:00 – 11:00) I explain why I leave my phone inside during yard work and how we’ve been conditioned to believe constant availability is necessary.

Receiving Your Purpose (11:00 – 13:00) I explore how quiet time allows you to receive the messages and clarity that are impossible to access in a hurried, distracted state.

Planning Sacred Time (13:00 – 16:00) I share practical strategies for blocking mini-vacations in your calendar and helping your team do the same proactively.