In this episode Hazel and Jane discuss what they’re looking forward to about Christmas, but what might stand in their way in the run-up to the big day. They also share some interesting insight around how putting so much expectation on one day can be unhelpful if left unchecked.

If you are feeling under pressure and work is stressful at this time of year due to things like year-end, this episode is for you! While holding it together and “keeping going” until the Christmas break might seem like the only option, often that can result in falling ill by the time you get there. So what can you do to redress the balance and have enough energy to enjoy the festive season?

Jane and Hazel discuss some ways in which you can take these next few weeks to save some of your energy, or even invest some for the future, so that you can actually enjoy Christmas and avoid the sluggish ’twixmas’ period. They suggest some simple ways to take it back to the basics to ensure you get the good quality recovery you need. Spoiler: crashing on the sofa watching tv and eating sweet treats isn’t going to cut it!

Jane also shares some insight into the role of dopamine - the hormone that is released in anticipation of a reward - and the impact of our modern ‘abundance’ society. With everything we want so immediately available, how can you reset your dopamine reward pathway, rather than slipping into over-indulgence and instant gratification?

Hazel and Jane return to the concept of paying it forward to ‘tomorrow you’ by keeping up your healthy habits and connecting to what’s important to you, throughout the Christmas period. 

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