The Hardest Parts of Taking a Career Break (And How to Get Through Them)

Episode 73 - The Hardest Parts of Taking a Career Break (And How to Get Through Them)Taking a career break can be life-changing, but it's not always easy.In this episode of Taking a Career Break, Katrina and James break down the hardest parts of stepping away from work and explain why so many people struggle at the same points during their break journey.From making the decision to leave your job, navigating those final months before departure, dealing with burnout recovery, and figuring out what's next for your career, we explore the challenges that catch people by surprise.Katrina shares insights from coaching more than 200 career break clients and explains why many of these struggles are completely normal. We also discuss how to navigate uncertainty, build confidence in your decision, and approach re-entry into the workforce with clarity and purpose.If you're considering a career break, currently on one, or wondering what comes after burnout, this episode will help you understand what to expect and how to move through the difficult moments.🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⁠Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:24 The hardest parts of a career break02:26 Challenge #1: Making the decision and committing05:22 Challenge #2: The final sprint before leaving work10:04 Challenge #3: Why you still feel tired after 60 days12:28 Challenge #4: Realizing your burnout runs deeper than expected18:25 Challenge #5: Exploring new career possibilities23:47 Bonus Challenge: Re-entry and returning to work26:46 Final thoughts and resourcesReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?📞Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/freeconsult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com