S2 Ep 01: I Don’t Have Time to Rest!

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Rest is vital for Productivity. In this episode, I'm discussing the often-overlooked necessity of true rest for busy, driven women. I explore various dimensions of rest - creative, emotional, social, and spiritual - each serving as a vital component for holistic well-being. I share personal anecdotes and insight on how to incorporate these restful practices into our busy lives, reminding you that rest is not a luxury, but a crucial ingredient for a balanced, fulfilling life. Tune in to discover how you can recharge effectively and embrace rest as an important part of your day.

Here are the Highlights:

02:07 Rest is a vital, and often overlooked productivity hack.

04:00 Understanding rest types is crucial for a balanced life.

10:17 Flower Workshop; embracing creativity but also restful.

14:17 Mental rest: essential to counter decision fatigue.

19:56 Creative outlets reduce stress and restore balance.

29:51 Spiritual rest: finding meaning beyond daily tasks.

33:08 Rest redefined as essential for productivity and well-being.

36:53 Practice mindfulness and set boundaries.

Meet your host Jo Cowlin

Jo Cowlin keeps it real.

Some people might like to call her ‘a motivational people development expert’ but Jo would rather you didn’t.

Jo is a no-nonsense, straight-talking northerner

She is also a transformational coach, facilitator and game changer. She has a passion for results and is dedicated to helping leaders realise their aspirations without compromising their wellbeing.

She dares individuals to be different by eliminating corporate BS, life coaching, and hand-holding, and instead encourages breaking through barriers to gain clarity and step into personal power for a life without limits.

Passionate about learning and growth, she is dedicated to delivering results, drawing from her own experiences of overcoming corporate burnout, overwhelm, and a lack of direction. She turned this all around, and created a way forward that brought the balance that she needed to thrive no matter what life threw at her. Resilience and a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is at the core of all of her work which is predominantly aimed at helping leaders and their teams refocus, regroup and rapidly adjust to change. With a background in pharmaceutical leadership and expertise across various sectors, she offers coaching and leadership programs tailored to individual and organisational needs.

When Jo isn’t transforming company cultures, you’ll find her managing her 3 teenage girls’ busy social calendars. She’s a dab hand in the kitchen and true to form, loves to keep her food real. And if she isn’t doing either of those you will find her out in nature walking her dog or lifting a barbell in the gym.

Find out more about Jo here: https://jocowlin.com/

Connect with Jo:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocowlin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-cowlin/

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