EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 14 MIN
53. Stay Calm Over the Festive Period
from Brain or Shine - Shining After Brain Injury · host Mark and Jules Kennedy - Brain or Shine
Christmas is just around the corner and, in this episode, Jules and Mark explore ways to make this busy period a little easier and more relaxing.'Tis the season to be jolly', as the saying goes! How do you feel at this time of year? For some it is a wonderful and supposed to be all festive, jolly, sparkling lights and parties, but with a brain injury it can be difficult. There's the planning, organising, preparations and expectations which takes a huge amount of time and energy. The extra pressure can put a strain on you and your loved ones and fatigue can go into over drive and can leave you feeling exhausted even just thinking about it. Planning and pacing is key, as is being honest with yourself and others around you. Seek out and help and support from those around you and build in quiet time to relax so that you can enjoy this time of year.Join the exclusive Brain or Shine Fatigue Hub with specific tools to live with fatigue - https://brainorshine.com/fatiguehub.Visit our website, https://brainorshine.com for more tools.Follow us on Instagram @brain_or_shineJoin our Facebook CommunitySubscribe to our YouTube channel#rolechanges #braininjurysupport #brainorshine #shiningafterbraininjury #hiddendisabilities #familylife #TBI #ABI
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Christmas is just around the corner and, in this episode, Jules and Mark explore ways to make this busy period a little easier and more relaxing.'Tis the season to be jolly', as the saying goes! How do you feel at this time of year? For some it is a wonderful and supposed to be all festive, jolly, sparkling lights and parties, but with a brain injury it can be difficult. There's the planning, organising, preparations and expectations which takes a huge amount of time and energy. The extra pressure can put a strain on you and your loved ones and fatigue can go into over drive and can leave you feeling exhausted even just thinking about it. Planning and pacing is key, as is being honest with yourself and others around you. Seek out and help and support from those around you and build in quiet time to relax so that you can enjoy this time of year.Join the exclusive Brain or Shine Fatigue Hub with specific tools to live with fatigue - https://brainorshine.com/fatiguehub.Visit our website, https://brainorshine.com for more tools.Follow us on Instagram @brain_or_shineJoin our Facebook CommunitySubscribe to our YouTube channel#rolechanges #braininjurysupport #brainorshine #shiningafterbraininjury #hiddendisabilities #familylife #TBI #ABI
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