Episode 60: Smart Habits for Taking Time Off

Smart Habits for Translators

Smart Habits for Taking Time Off

We all know that time off is important, yet it’s not something independent translators and interpreters allow themselves to do very often—or consistently.

Freelancers often feel guilty about taking time off because they feel like they’re neglecting their businesses.

• “What if an important client needs something?”

• “What if there’s no work when I return?”

• “I can’t afford to take time off!”

Sound familiar?

We think it’s important to discuss the topic of taking time off, so we're dedicating this episode to doing just that. You'll hear us talk about how we do it as freelance translators, how you can prepare for time off, how to come back to work without feeling overwhelmed, and most importantly, why it sometimes feels so difficult to take time off (and how to change that).

Tune in to hear our conversation on:

• Whether we generally succeed with taking time off and whether the pandemic or other factors have made it more or less difficult for us to take time off

• How time off affects your energy, mood, creativity, and other aspects of your work and personal life

• How often we take time off and how we plan for it

• Our tips, dos, and don’ts when it comes to sticking to the plan and not working during your scheduled time off

• Our tips for coming back to work after a break

• Why it can be difficult to allow yourself to take time off and some ideas for how to overcome those barriers

Resources we mentioned in this episode:

• Registration for our Asana workshop on March 24, 2022

• Registration for our Virtual Business Retreat on March 17, 2022

• Madalena’s master class on Google Ads for Training for Translators

• Madalena’s Copywriting course for Training for Translators

• Madalena’s blog posts on email signatures:

o How to Maximize Your Email Signature As a Professional Translator or Interpreter

o How to Maximize Your Email Signature - Updated with More Strategies

o 8 More Ways to Maximize Your Email Signature As a Professional Translator or Interpreter

• Corinne McKay’s blog post: How to take a vacation

• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

• A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

See the full list of links and resources for this episode: https://smarthabitsfortranslators.com/podcast-episodes/60