In this episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond discuss the importance of establishing a morning routine during a career break, emphasizing the need for self-care and personal pleasure. They explore how to structure free time effectively, balance productivity with rest, and the significance of celebrating small achievements to foster a sense of success and fulfilment. Takeaways A morning routine sets the tone for your day. It's essential to create a practice that feels nurturing and accessible. Self-care should be about what feels good, not what you feel you should do. Pleasure should be integrated into your morning routine. Rest is a crucial part of productivity and creativity. Celebrating small achievements helps reinforce a sense of success. Structuring free time can help balance productivity and relaxation. Time allotments can help manage responsibilities and personal projects. It's important to be honest with yourself about your needs and desires. Finding joy in the process is key to maintaining motivation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks and Morning Routines 10:10 Structuring Free Time and Balancing Productivity 18:09 The Importance of Rest and Celebration in Productivity Need help with your break? Katrina’s got you covered. Book a coaching session today, join BreakSpace - the new career break community, or check out Katrina's book below.  If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey! Book a coaching session - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php Join the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - www.breakspacecrew.com   Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.