Over the summer, Chesney likes to spend her time exercising, reading, travelling, and spending quality time with her family, letting her thoughts wander without pressure. For Chesney, “it’s less about chasing inspiration and more about clearing mental clutter and giving space to my personal life.”
Like Radaschitz, Chesney says, “that break, which is both physical and psychological, creates room for clarity to return naturally. By September, I come back with sharper focus, renewed motivation, and ideas that feel instinctive rather than forced.” For her, incorporating breaks into the annual calendar is about creating a sustainable working life. “Over the years, I’ve learned that creativity doesn’t thrive on constant output; it needs quiet, distance, and time to breathe. Our summer break isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessary part of sustaining creativity and doing thoughtful, lasting work,” she says.
