Do you take breaks, or do you push through everyday without resting?
In today’s transformative episode, we dive deep into the power of rest and its role in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs thrive. Our guest, Marissa McKool, a renowned public health burnout coach and advocate, shares her journey from burnout to balance and teaches us how to prioritize self-care without guilt.
Marissa unpacks the Rest Dilemma and why it’s crucial for entrepreneurs to move beyond hustle culture. Discover the four types of rest, the connection between rest and productivity, and actionable strategies to incorporate more intentional pauses into your day. If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time or that rest is a luxury, this episode will change your perspective.
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Key Takeaways:
- The four types of rest: physiological, physical, mental, and emotional—and how to identify what your mind and body need.
- Why rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity for success.
- How to start building rest habits (even if you feel too busy).
- The surprising impact of rest on relationships, productivity, and physical health.
- Marissa’s top tips for sneaking rest into your busy schedule.
Who is Marissa McKool?
Marissa McKool, MPH, The Public Health Burnout Coach, is a renowned coach, speaker, and advocate with a mission to help female leaders and mid-career professionals alleviate their persistent work-stress and double their free time to achieve work-life balance. With over 15 years of public health leadership experience and a personal journey overcoming burnout, Marissa empowers women to thrive while prioritizing self-care. Marissa’s coaching approach blends evidence-based strategies with feminist coaching principles and personal insights, aiming to eliminate the epidemic of burnout in public health. She teaches women how to set boundaries, reclaim control over their schedule, navigate work-life dynamics, and prioritize rest and self-care—without compromising career aspirations. Her clients experience profound transformations, achieving professional milestones like promotions, significant salary increases, and improved well-being.
Mic Drop Moments:
“You really have to get to know your mind and body. What fills it up? What rejuvenates it?” – Marissa McKool
“Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity for success.” – April Roberts
“As you scale your business, you don’t just scale your clients and revenue—you scale your problems. If you don’t prioritize rest, burnout scales too.” – Marissa McKool
“Getting to your revenue goal won’t deliver rest. You have to choose it and build it into your habits every step of the way.” – Marissa McKool
“Rest is not weakness—it’s power.” – April Roberts
Resources:
https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-mckool-a9701892/
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