231: Slowing Down and Building Resilience Over the Holidays

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 Check us out on Youtube. 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.