Episode 63 - How Do I Restart After a Break? Do's and Don't's
Release Date: 10/22/2025
The Ambition Coalition
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info_outlineAfter a summer of margin, milestones, and maybe a few tears (looking at you, college drop-off đ), The Ambition Coalition is BACK! In this episode, Rebekah and Melissa pull back the curtain on what it looked like to take an intentional summer break, and segue into how YOU can look at your breaks not as a setback, but as a strategic reset.
They catch up on life (from Summer travel, to ball tournaments to sending kids to college), reflect on what the pause taught them, and dive into practical ways to rebuild rhythm and momentum without losing your peace.
If youâve ever stepped away from your business, your goals, or even your routines- and felt nervous about starting again- this oneâs for you. Youâll learn:
⨠Why you donât have to apologize for slowing down
⨠How to re-enter with clarity, not chaos
⨠The power of âmicro movesâ and tracking small wins
⨠Why your brain doesnât need pressure - it needs proof
⨠How to reconnect before you relaunch
This episode is your reminder that rest isnât retreat - itâs wisdom. And when youâre ready to hit unpause, you can do it with confidence, peace, and purpose.
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