268: My Annual Business Tradition that Gives Me Inspiration, Creativity, and Prevents Burnout
Apr 29, 2025
Discover the art of creating intentional 'white space' in your life to combat burnout and reignite creativity. The speaker shares their inspiring personal journey to establishing an annual retreat called Camp Libby, emphasizing it’s all about reconnecting with yourself rather than productivity. Learn simple ways to incorporate margin into your daily routine without committing to a full retreat. This is your gentle nudge to take a break, breathe, and protect that pause—because your best ideas thrive in that space.
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Libby's Burnout and Guilt
Libby felt soul-level exhaustion balancing clients, family, and community demands.
Despite longing for simple joys, she rarely made time for rest or hobbies due to guilt and constant motion.
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Burnout Never Simply Ends
The myth that life slows after busy phases is false; stress cycles from one to the next.
Constant reactive modes prevent true rest and fuel ongoing burnout.
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Create Your Annual Retreat
Establish an annual personal retreat with no obligations to disconnect and recharge.
Allow yourself to do only what you truly want during this time.
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This week, Libby gets real about burnout, white space, and the power of pressing pause. She shares her journey from soul-level exhaustion to creating an intentional retreat tradition she calls Camp Libby. It’s not about productivity—it’s about reconnecting with yourself, finding margin, and remembering what it feels like to just be. Whether you’re juggling clients, family, or all of the above, this episode is your official permission slip to take a breath. 🌿
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why creating intentional white space isn't a luxury, but a leadership tool
How do you not feel guilty about this practice
The evolution of “Camp Libby” and how to create your own version (no tent required)
Simple ideas to incorporate margin without needing a full-on retreat
How white space can reignite creativity, strategy, and your sense of self
This isn’t about checking off another to-do. It’s about making space to think, feel, and dream again. Whether you create your own Camp You at a cabin, coffee shop, or quiet room in your house, this episode will inspire you to pause—and protect that pause—like your best ideas depend on it. Because they probably do. 🌸
🎧 So pour the coffee, hit play, and let this episode guide you back to clarity and calm.
☀️ Camp You starts now. What will you do with your time?
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