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In this week’s festive episode, host Alice Lyons aims to give a pep-talk ahead of Christmas, discussing how the year has been and how we should all be congratulated on it! (Grace would like to clarify she did not request a Christmas episode be pre-recorded in November, she requested it be recorded in real time – a classic example of miscommunication and very representative of the year that is 2020!) Also discussed: (1:09) Intro (2:00) A big well done on this year, the ways people have changed and moved around this year in terms of priorities and relationships (04:59) What we need to hear, however our year may have gone, how you can lose sight of where you are sometimes in busier times (08:43) Bringing your full self to interactions even when it’s online, mindfulness and quiet, the expectations that come with Christmas to be everywhere with everyone (13:35) Thinking about things like the type of music you listen to and the way it affects your mood, the urgency associated with interaction this year (18:37) How going from very minimal social contact to lots of it can be detrimental, how your physicality and mental state are linked (20:34) Boundaries and how they can help you in the Christmas period, using time with yourself as a calendar activity to plan boundaries, the necessity of rest (24:06) Closing comments, self-care and how difficult it can be -------------------------------------------------------------- Dark Coffee starts brave and bullshit-free conversations around mental health, wellbeing and business. Join wellbeing advocate Alice Lyons as she attempts to normalise the conversation around mental health, from suicide to satisfaction and everything in between. Dark Coffee aims to create a safe space to explore dark topics with curiosity and compassion. Join the conversation by sharing this episode, subscribing to the podcast or following Alice across social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicelyons/ Instagram: @dark.coffee.wellbeing Dark Coffee provide mental health training for SME’s and professionals. To find out more, take a look at our website or get in touch: www.darkcoffee.co.uk Your reviews will help Dark Coffee reach more people. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a review to help spread the conversation further. Podcast presented by Alice Lyons. Music Credit: ‘Infinite Landscape’ by Corinne. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Suicide and Emotional Support Organisations - UK Samaritans: Confidential suicide discussion and emotional support. Call - 116123. Email - jo@samaritans.org. Website - www.samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)Practical information, crisis care, suicide prevention and emotional support for men, Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 Open daily from 5pm - 11pm | Webchat: thecalmzone.net/help/webchat NHS 111 ServiceOffer urgent mental health signposting.Call 111 Open all day every day Visit 111.nhs.uk Mind: Information and signposting service around mental health conditions. We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). Infoline: 0300 123 3393 | Email: info@mind.org.uk | Text: 86463