The Money with Katie Show How You Can Enjoy a Mini-Retirement Every 2 Years, Without Risking Your Career
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Oct 15, 2025 
Jillian Johnsrud, an author and coach known for promoting mini-retirements, shares her insights on rejuvenating career breaks. She explains how to structure these breaks, emphasizing that they aren’t just for the wealthy. Jillian discusses the importance of practicing retirement early to combat burnout and offers tools to visualize your ideal mini-retirement. Learn how to negotiate short leaves with employers and how these breaks can surprisingly enhance your career. Explore financial tips for making these adventures possible!
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Origin Story Of Mini-Retirements
- Jillian first conceived mini-retirements from the Old Testament idea of resting a year after seven years.
- She used that vision to reframe her own low-income, debt-filled life toward periodic long breaks.
Define And Structure Your Break
- Define a mini-retirement as a month or longer away from your primary career focused on something meaningful.
- Aim to plan activities that restore or advance you rather than passive entertainment.
Rest That Restores Energy
- Netflix-style rest often lowers stress briefly but doesn't restore creativity or motivation.
- High-ROI restful activities (walks, naps, creative work) yield greater recovery per time spent.
