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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.
I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm.
Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do.
That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.
I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!”
So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
99. Why You Don’t Need To Go Back On Holidays — You Just Need a 2026 Shake Up.
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If I had a dollar every time I heard “I wish I was still on holidays” or “I should’ve taken an extra week off” last week… I’d have a lot of dollars!
But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud:
Most people don’t actually need another holiday — they need a shake up.
In this episode, I unpack why January feels so hard for so many people, why holidays never feel long enough, and why coming back to work can feel like an instant drag — even when nothing is technically “wrong.”
Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re lazy, ungrateful, or broken.
I share the two real reasons people wish they were still on holidays — and what to do instead of jumping back on Trivago and hoping next year will feel different.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why holidays give temporary relief — but not lasting energy
- The difference between resting and actually resetting
- Why returning to the same life you needed a break from will always feel heavy
- How tolerating things (at work and in life) quietly drains your energy
- Why motivation doesn’t come first — momentum does
- The 5 practical ways to shake up your 2026 so you don’t need to escape from it
This episode isn’t about toxic positivity or “just be grateful you have a job” nonsense.
It’s about taking ownership, redesigning how you show up, and creating a life — and a work week — you don’t need a holiday from.
If you’ve come back from the break already counting down to your next one… this one’s for you.
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