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This is going to be a pretty simple answer today.It’s not easy to do, but taking vacations and being able to step away from the freelance business for a day or a week can be scary.From about 2004 to 2011 I didn’t take any days off.There was no vacation, no hotel plans, no cruises, no car rentals, nothing that resembled any sort of pleasurable trip because I wanted to get away.When was the last vacation you had? Maybe even years at some point where you didn’t get a break?So why is that?Big excuses is why!Too much workNo time, I'll look into next yearHow will the business be when I get back?Will there be a business left?So how do you step away?Communication and planning!1. Communicate with your clients as early as possible.The earlier on, the better. Timelines, sales, and delivery may all need to be figured out. And the more time you have to plan all that out the better.2. Give yourself a buffer before going away.If you are taking a week off, don’t work yourself to the bone the week prior to going away. When yo