The holiday season is often a busy and chaotic time, but what if this year, you chose to slow down? In this episode, I explore the transformative power of slowing down and give you helpful tools for building resilience and creating space for rest so you can set yourself up, not just for a great holiday season, but for long-term growth in your leadership and personal life.
I dive into:
▪️ The link between rest and resilience, and why rest isn’t an indulgence—it’s essential
▪️ Why we struggle to slow down and how to overcome the pull of overcommitment
▪️ The simple shifts you can make to create space for restoration, even during a packed holiday season
▪️ Tangible benefits of restoration: improved relationships, reduced stress, and enhanced focus and creativity
▪️ Practical tips for saying no, setting boundaries, and scheduling time for self-care and recovery
▪️ And more
**Useful links**
▪️ If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech:
https://www.tonicollis.com/academy
▪️ Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode231
▪️ Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:58 The value of rest
06:26 Challenges of slowing down
10:00 The benefits of restoration
14:17 Practical tips for rest and resilience during the holidays
22:53 The cost of not slowing down
#tonicollis #holiday #rest
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