Eat Blog Talk 750: How to Take Guilt-Free Vacations as a Food Blogger With Molly Madigan Pisula
Molly Madigan Pisula teaches us how to plan vacations as a blogger so you can unplug, recharge, and come back stronger without the stress of reentry.
Molly is a food blogger and food photographer. After beginning her career in the corporate world of high-tech marketing, she decided to forge a new path in the food industry. She received her certificate in French pastry, then opened a small business as a personal chef. For over 12 years as a chef, Molly cooked weekly meals for busy families, taught cooking classes, and catered small events. Now Molly runs the recipe blog, Vanilla Bean Cuisine, featuring French-inspired seasonal recipes for both everyday and entertaining.
Time away from your business is essential, but most of us dread the chaos that comes before and after. This episode is a roadmap for prepping your blog, managing your mindset, and creating smooth reentry so vacations actually feel restful.
Key points discussed include:
- Prep ahead with purpose: Why doing more than just one week of work pays off.
- Clean and clear before leaving: How decluttering and handling life tasks sets you up for peace.
- Meal planning matters: The secret to easing back into daily life without overwhelm.
- Batching works: How creating content in advance makes your break more enjoyable.
- Communicate with your team: The importance of setting boundaries and expectations.
- Set realistic reentry goals: Focus on small wins instead of big projects right away.
- Protect your mindset: Why giving yourself grace post-vacation keeps you motivated.
- Build in personal buffers: A simple strategy for smoother transitions at home and work.
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