3619: Why You Need to Take a Minimalist Vacation by Amy Slenker-Smith of SimplyEnough

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🗓️ 2 June 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3619: Amy Slenker-Smith reflects on the liberating benefits of taking a minimalist vacation, from ditching overpacking to fully disconnecting from work and responsibilities. By planning ahead and trusting others to step in, she shows how simplifying travel can lead to deeper relaxation, stronger relationships, and a healthier mindset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyenough.net/minimalist-vacation/ Quotes to ponder: "Less Luggage = More Vacation." "I trust my team. And I will be a better leader after these two weeks off." "Leaving your child with the confidence that they are strong and resilient enough to be without you for chunks of time helps them believe in themselves, which is a belief they can take into adulthood." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.1	It's on Minimalist Monday edition of Optimal Living Daily,
1:10.0	why you need to take a minimalist vacation by Amy Slinker Smith of Simply Enough.net.
1:12.9	And I'm Justin Mollick reading to you with permission from the authors. I cover lots of topics like personal development or self-help, mindfulness, happiness,
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1:28.8	Why you need to Take a Minimalist Vacation by Amy Slinker-Smith of Simply Enough.net.
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