About this episode

In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele discusses the importance of sabbaticals and intentional time away from work with guest DJ DiDonna.

Would you take four months away from work? Have you ever wondered who you'd be without your job for a while? In this episode, I sit down with Harvard Business School lecturer and The Sabbatical Project founder Dennis “DJ” DiDonna to talk about why many of us keep pushing until burnout forces us to stop, how intentional time away creates space to reflect on what really matters, and why rest isn't about doing nothing. DJ also shares ways to plan a sabbatical, navigate the uncertainty that comes with slowing down, and return with a stronger sense of purpose. Get ready to rethink time off as an investment in the life and career you want to build. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. In…

People in this episode

Host: Morra Aarons-Mele

Guest: Dennis “DJ” DiDonna

Topics covered

• sabbaticals
• burnout
• work-life balance
• intentional time off
• personal reflection
• career development

Keywords

• sabbatical
• burnout
• reflection
• work
• career
• rest
• purpose
• investment
• time off

Sponsors

Shopify, Chime, Monarch, Physician’s Choice, Whatnot, Pebl

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard Business School, The Sabbatical Project

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