69-71. Habit of the Week: Plan Summer Time Off

This is a combo episode of episodes 69, 70 and 71.

This Week’s Habit:

Plan Summer Time Off to recharge your energy and make space for rest before burnout sneaks in.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why scheduling time off in advance helps protect your well-being and workflow.
• How to set boundaries with clients during summer while keeping communication clear.
• Easy strategies to enjoy the season, even if a full vacation isn’t possible.

Practical Steps to Get Started:

1. Look Ahead – Block off vacations, long weekends, or summer hours now before the calendar fills up.
2. Batch Work in Advance – Get ahead so you can truly step away without scrambling.
3. Communicate with Clients – Let them know your summer plans and set expectations.
4. Use Auto-Replies – Even short breaks deserve boundaries.
5. Be Flexible but Firm – Half-days, long lunches, or no-meeting Fridays all count as rest.

Who This Episode Is For:

Web designers and solopreneurs who want to enjoy summer without letting their business run them into the ground.

Reflection on Recent Habits:

Over the past few weeks, I’ve implemented several habits that have made a big difference in how I work:

• Hiring an Accountant has taken a huge mental load off and helped me think more clearly about business finances.
• Delaying Email Responses keeps me out of reactive mode and lets me focus on deep work.
• Creating an Email Template Library saves time and ensures consistency when communicating with clients.

And last but not least—PressConf was amazing! I had a great time connecting with old friend and making new ones in the WordPress space and came back with new ideas and renewed energy.

About your host: Cami MacNamara, better known as WebCami, has 20+ years of experience running a successful one-person web design business. She’s a former Seattle WordPress Meetup volunteer (2018–2023), a WordPress speaker, and the author of the Web Designer Habits newsletter (formerly HabitsWP). Cami also moderates the WebCami Cafe Facebook group, a supportive space for web designers. With over 600 websites designed and 200+ managed monthly, she’s passionate about sharing habits and strategies to help web designers be happier and more productive.

Sign up for updates at WebDesignerHabits.com and join my Facebook group at WebCamiCafe.com for more tips and accountability. Connect with me at WebCami.com and don’t forget to tune in next Sunday for another habit and another episode. Let’s keep building better habits together!