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Do you feel an immense need to exhale and slow down, taking a step back from work and life obligations? Or do you know somebody else who is at risk of burnout? If you need to press the pause and reset button, I am deeply excited for you to listen to this episode with Nicola Moss.
Nicola Moss was a self-described workaholic with a successful career in global advertising until the pace and pressure resulted in full on burnout. A deep journey of inner healing and connection followed and now she runs her own coaching business to help other people slow down and breathe again. In this episode, listen in as Nicola and I discuss how to find a slower pace to work, the negative effects of multi-tasking and how to work around financial pressures to get a good work life balance.
Bonus points if you listen to this show in the park, the woods or your garden!
Key moments:
[2m 50s] Nicola tells us what an average day looks like for someone who has committed to slower living
[4m 40s] The shift Nicola sees in her clients when they escape with her to the countryside retreats she organises
[6m 0s] Why Nicola needed to change her pace and her obligations
[8m 28s] The symptoms and feelings Nicola experienced when she suffered severe burnout in her career
[10m 27s] The parallel world Nicola felt she was in mentally and physically when she lost control of her path, work and life
[12m 22s] The responsibility we all have to make the right decisions and changes by listening to our bodies and minds
[13m 18s] How and why Nicola chose to nurture her mind and body
[16m 40s] The transition from burnout to becoming a coach and helping others suffering burnout
[18m 0s] Nicola tells us about the importance of listening in on our needs
[19m 15s] Nicola’s happy place, barefoot living and working slowly
[20m 30s] Nicola and Beth talk about multi-tasking, lowering expectations and slowing your pace at work
[22m 15s] Why our brains need to focus on one thing at a time
[23m 0s] Nicola shares how she worked around money pressures to get a good work life balance
[29m 0s] Finding work and collaboration among the existing network you already have, and how it helps you to define the right path for you
[31m 15s] Nicola’s thoughts on becoming more self-aware (especially for those who are having thoughts like “I need change but I don’t know what” or “I think I’m having a mid-life crisis”)
[33m 15s] What is the first step for someone who needs change?
[35m 0s] The habits that we can define and implement for ourselves depending on our needs
[36m 15s] Nicola shares a mindful meditation for us to think about when we’re next in green space
[38m 30s] Nicola leaves us with lasting words on striving to live our authentic lives
Where to find Nicola:
Nicola’s retreat Decelerate to Accelerate: www.umbria.nicolamoss.co
Website: www.nicolamoss.co
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolamoss.co
Instagram: @_nicolamoss
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