In Episode 13 of The Reset, Shaun shares live reflections from his first working holiday — recording from Singapore during Chinese New Year.

The question:

Do you switch off completely on holiday…
Or do you keep structure when you have goals?

This episode explores the balance between flexibility and non-negotiables — and how knowing your priorities changes everything.

Because freedom without structure becomes chaos.
And structure without flexibility becomes rigidity.

• Working holidays vs total shutdown
• Why space from your normal environment creates clarity
• Priorities as non-negotiables
• Flexibility in workouts, food, and routine
• Avoiding guilt when plans shift
• Transferring intention when circumstances change
• Over-consumption during holidays (food, alcohol, media, time)
• Alignment over perfection

“When you know what’s important to you, you make it non-negotiable.”

For Shaun, on this holiday that meant:

• Recording the daily podcast
• Connecting with people
• Showing up for family

Other routines adjusted.

The priority stayed.

When you change environments, you gain perspective.

A holiday can:

• Reveal what you’re avoiding
• Show you what truly matters
• Create distance from habits
• Highlight what drains or fuels you

But only if you’re conscious.

If you’re on holiday (or out of routine), ask:

1️⃣ What are my true priorities right now?
2️⃣ Where can I be flexible without self-sabotaging?
3️⃣ If I can’t follow one structure, where can I redirect that energy?
4️⃣ Am I carrying guilt for adjusting — or am I adapting intentionally?

Flexibility is powerful.
Over-consumption isn’t.

Structure keeps you anchored.
Flexibility keeps you human.

You don’t need to be rigid.

You don’t need to abandon your goals.

You need clarity.

Know your priorities.
Adjust when necessary.
Drop the guilt.

Then enjoy the experience fully.

If you know someone who struggles to balance goals and life, send this to them.