It feels great to be back, following a three-month sabbatical. I can feel the passage of time acutely right now: as I stepped out of the Kavana office in the spring, we were still counting the Omer, and as I re-enter now, the New Year of 5784 is just around the corner!

The way we enter and exit breaks, vacations or any meaningful time that disconnects us from our day-to-day, is an important part of ensuring that time feels successful. A little planning can go a long way.

This week we mark the first birthday of R&R: The Rest of our Lives. So I am taking the opportunity to look back and share some reflections on starting and running a social enterprise. Here’s what worked…