Learning to unplug and turn off your work brain at the end of a workday or on a weekend is an important skill when creating a balanced life. Our brains crave rest and unplugging from email and notifications is one of the easiest ways to achieve that. But, of course, it is much harder said than done. Unplugging from work is not easy for many ambitious women and so in this episode I will dive into why unplugging is important, what gets in the way of unplugging and then give you a 4-step process for how to unplug.

Topics in this episode:

• What happens in your brain when you unplug?
• 4 common reasons unplugging is difficult for ambitious women
• Why rest helps you achieve at higher levels
• What to expect when you try to unplug
• 4 steps to actually unplugging
• 2 tricks to set yourself up for success when unplugging

Show Notes:

• Episode 14 – The #1 Productivity Tool (Rest)
• Episode 7 - Navigating the work to home transition
• Join the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom Collective – This is a group coaching program for working moms looking to create the building blocks to work-life balance. The program teaches you a 5 step process, includes weekly group coaching and a private community of working moms all determined to create a balanced life. Find out more information here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/collective