How to Spend a Year Off from Work

The only problem with living for today, is that tomorrow always comes. Throwing caution to the wind, living in the moment, and seizing the day are great slogans, but they leave much to be desired. Would you rather seize the day, or seize every day for the rest of your life? Finding the balance between spending money to enjoy your life today and saving for the future is an ongoing struggle. The sweet spot between today and tomorrow seems to be just out of reach. Everyone wants more freedom in their life, but I can promise you that it is more important as you get older. Take the steps now to give yourself the schedule and resources you will be happy with down the road.

I believe you have been made the way you are for a reason, and that reason is to find your own individual way to help other people. Whether you believe that or not, I hope you agree that there is something unique about you, including the ways you can contribute and make a difference for others. It’s likely your path to greater purpose resides at the center of what makes you you.

In case there was any confusion about how much the world cares about your plans for the future, 2020 made it abundantly clear. My clients lost jobs, got sick, shut down their businesses, and became homeschool teachers almost overnight. This year has not gone as planned for anyone. Despite the craziness, many people have thrived during the turmoil. They took this opportunity to expand their business, learn a new skill, or repair an old relationship. They can do this because they are prepared for what might happen.

When you convince yourself that going in a different direction doesn’t make sense because you’ve “put too much into this,” it’s hard to conceive of how different (and awesome) life could be if you made a radical change. Thinking you are indebted to your efforts of the past will only keep you stuck and unhappy, sinking more time and costs into the fallacy. Don’t beat yourself up, and don’t live with regret for what you could have done differently. Mostly, don’t let your past spending hold your future happiness hostage.

The Boy Scout motto says it all: Be Prepared. They know what the rest of us slowly learn throughout our life: shit happens. You may not be able to predict what life is going to throw at you, but you can prepare. Money emergencies are no different. The next demand on your bank account could be for a car that won’t start, a house that won’t heat, or a kid whose teeth suddenly won’t grow straight.   Avoidance of these expenses is the best strategy. Regular service on your vehicle and maintenance in your home will go a long way towards eliminating these financial surprises. But sometimes, circumstances are out of our control, and we still have to pay up. Here are three strategies to help you prepare for the next unwelcome surprise.

Have you ever found yourself saying, "If these pricks pull one more stunt, I'm out of here!"? Then this is the episode for you. Today I am going to discuss five reasons you can't take your year off (or so you say) and how to make this dream a reality.  Read in detail in A Year Off: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735366404/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L5bnFbA68X2VC

You may feel like you are stuck at your job but are you really? Did you sign a contract saying that you will dedicate so much time to your job? Probably not. Today I am going to go over the excuses I have heard from people who feel like they are stuck at their jobs and how you can overcome these situations.  Learn how you can take A Year Off: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735366404/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L5bnFbA68X2VC Read the blog post: https://www.yearoff.co/five-reasons-you-are-stuck-at-your-job-but-dont-have-to-be/

It's Sunday night and you are supposed to be enjoying dinner with your family but you can't help but dread Monday and going back to the job that drives you crazy. In today's episode, I share the three steps you can take to leave you soul-sucking job.  Dive deeper in The Year Off, OUT NOW!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735366404/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L5bnFbA68X2VC Read the Blog Post: https://www.yearoff.co/how-to-escape-a-job-that-drives-you-crazy/

Taking a year off from your current job gives you the opportunity to explore new career options, the time to start your own business, the ability to volunteer, and spend time reconnecting with others. In today's podcast, Steve Larsen, author of The Year Off, dives into ways that you can take advantage of your new found time.  Purchase The Year Off, now available on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735366404/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L5bnFbA68X2VC