November 1, 2023 All Articles

Conversations on Wellbeing at Work: The Festive Survival Guide: Promoting Wellbeing and Mental Health in Festive Times with Alan Cox

Have you ever wondered how the yuletide season might be affecting your wellbeing and mental health? Enter Alan Cox, the genius behind Ever Yellow, a mental fitness app that’s taking a fresh approach to mental wellness.

This episode is an illuminating journey into Alan’s motivation for creating Ever Yellow and his observation of a gap in the effectiveness of many mental health apps. We dissect the stressful realities that often accompany the festive cheer and offer a suggestions for how  employers can support their people during these times.

Navigating the post-holiday period is no easy feat, especially when dealing with social anxiety intensified by the pandemic. This conversation will equip you with the tools to mentally prepare for these situations. We shine a light on the often glossed-over issue of holiday loneliness and how periods of reflection can sometimes spiral into regret. Whether you’re an individual trying to manage your own mental health or an employer looking to better support your team, this conversation provides invaluable insights.

As we wrap up, you’ll learn about practical steps that workplaces can take to ensure employee wellbeing.  We stress the importance of inclusivity for people of different faiths and communities during holiday celebrations. Focusing on the Ever Yellow app, we discuss how it builds resilience and improves mental health.

Alan also offers a peek into his personal wellness habits. This episode isn’t just another holiday podcast, it’s a lifeline for those seeking to navigate the holiday season with their mental health intact. Tune in for a timely discussion on managing mental health during the festive season.

For more info on Ever Yellow and how it can help improve your mental health and wellbeing check out their site at https://everyellow.com/

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Conversations on Wellbeing at Work

How do you make wellbeing a strategic priority and help organisations and their people thrive? Conversations on Wellbeing at Work is a brand new podcast brought to you by Wellbeing at Work where we interview the world’s brightest minds from the world of business and academia to bring you the knowledge, insight and solutions to create long-lasting change to your workplace. Listen to all of our episodes at https://conversationsonwellbeingatwork.buzzsprout.com or via your favourite podcast platform.

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