Welcome back to another episode of Frustrated and Exhausted, hosted by Ruth Wood! If your out-of-office is on, but your mind is juggling meetings, to-do lists, and family responsibilities, this episode is for you. [00:01:33] – Personal Story & Invisible Load Ruth discusses her difficulties in slowing down, the constant mental “tabs” open in her mind, and shares personal anecdotes of balancing work, parenting, and preparing for holidays. [00:04:03] – The Emotional & Invisible Labor She touches on the often invisible emotional labor women carry, both at home and at work, particularly around holiday times. [00:05:53] – Normalizing Guilt & Redefining Rest Ruth highlights the guilt many women feel about stepping back and resting, and encourages reframing rest as an active process, not a state of doing nothing. [00:07:19] – Practical Tips for Rest Offers practical examples of what rest can look like—slowing down, saying no to extra commitments, turning off the phone, leaving less-than-perfect responses. [00:08:43] – The Challenge of Immediate Responses Ruth reflects on the pressure for immediacy in modern life and encourages listeners to protect their downtime. If something from this episode resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, or stories. Reach out on LinkedIn or learn more at ResumeNateLeadership.co.uk . If you’re struggling to slow down, you’re not alone—and your nervous system deserves care too. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is… simply not hit “reply.” Until next time: Take care of you. Connect with Ruth: Instagram LinkedIn Website
