It's Good 2 Talk

20/12/2025

As Christmas gets closer, life can feel louder — more to do, more to think about, more expected of us.

If you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, that doesn’t cancel out your strength.
And if you’re feeling hopeful or content, that’s okay too.

Wherever today finds you, you’re not alone in it.

Sometimes the most important thing is simply checking in — with yourself, or with someone else.

It’s Good 2 Talk.
You are not alone

19/12/2025

There's no On the Right Track Drop in Space at Runcorn Station today

18/12/2025

Thanks to Queens Head Frodsham for making us welcome at short notice for tonight's men's get together.

Merry Christmas 🎄💚

It's Good 2 Talk

18/12/2025

The It's Good 2 Talk mens group Frodsham is in the snug in the Queens Head, Main Street Tonight, from 7pm til 9pm.

18/12/2025

Not everyone has people around them at Christmas.
You’re not forgotten.

It’s Good 2 Talk
You are not alone

If you need immediate support:
UK & ROI: Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
NHS: Contact your GP or visit NHS 111 for urgent mental health help
Emergency: Call 999 or go to A&E

17/12/2025

You don’t have to feel better all at once.
Small moments of relief still count

It's Good 2 Talk
You are not alone

16/12/2025

This time of year, it can feel relentless, and a tough slog. It's a time when lots of us start to feel burned out.

What burnout is----

Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that can develop when chronic stress — especially at work — isn’t managed well. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from ongoing workplace stress that hasn’t been successfully handled. It isn’t classified as a medical condition, but it’s recognised as a real syndrome that affects people’s wellbeing.
(World Health Organization)

How to spot it---

Burnout often shows up as a combination of signs across your energy, emotions and behaviour. Common experiences include:

Emotional exhaustion — feeling drained, overwhelmed or unable to cope

Mental distancing or cynicism — feeling detached or negative about tasks you used to care about

Reduced sense of accomplishment — feeling less effective or confident in what you do

Physical or behavioural signs — feeling tired all the time, sleep problems, withdrawal from social situations, or loss of motivation and interest in things you used to enjoy
(World Health Organization)

You don’t need all symptoms to be experiencing burnout — even a few can have a big impact.
(Mental Health Foundation)

How to deal with it---

Burnout doesn’t always go away on its own, but there are practical steps that help:

Recognise and acknowledge it — awareness is the first step.

Set boundaries — take regular breaks, reduce workloads if possible, and protect your rest time.

Talk to someone — confiding in a friend, peer or trained listener can ease emotional load.

Look after your body — good sleep, nourishment and gentle movement help balance stress.

Seek support — if it’s affecting your everyday functioning, consider reaching out to a mental health professional or your GP for tailored guidance.

This approach — combining self-care, practical adjustments, and support — is recommended by reputable health sources as part of managing burnout.
(Mental Health UK)

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Based on definitions and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and NHS-aligned mental health resources.
World Health Organization

15/12/2025

I miss doing these interviews... The sound isn't great, but the content is better.

Met so many cool people, and this was one of the standouts, with Pete Waterman..

Junior was extra made up when Pete likened the song he sang to being like the Beatles...

LIVE from the lounge at Runcorn Station.Episode 15 with Pete Waterman.Talking about allsorts, from witnessing the first Michael Jackson moonwalk, to some per...

14/12/2025

When everything feels rushed and overwhelming this time of year,
looking after yourself isn’t selfish — it’s a must.

This time of year asks a lot of us.
Crowds, noise, expectations, and pressure to keep going.

If you’re feeling it — you’re not weak.
Taking care of yourself matters.

It's Good 2 Talk
You are not alone 💚






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checkonyourpeople

13/12/2025

Laughter is medicine we don’t talk about enough... So good for us.

Not the fake kind.
The real stuff, the shared jokes, the letting yourself go kind, belly-laugh, can’t-catch-your-breath kind,

It softens the nervous system.
It pulls us out of our heads and back into the moment.
It reminds the body that it’s safe — even if life hasn’t been lately.

And when we laugh with someone else, something deeper happens as well.
Walls drop.
Defences relax.
Connection sneaks in without forcing it.

Sometimes healing isn’t deep chats or breakthroughs.
Sometimes it’s just laughing with someone and remembering you’re human.

If you’ve laughed today — even for a second — that matters more than you think.






NervousSystem
AuthenticLiving
EmotionalHealing

13/12/2025

Sometimes people think talking has to fix things.

It doesn’t.

But being heard can take a little weight off your chest, slow your breathing, and remind you that you’re not facing everything on your own.

Whatever today brings, you can take it one step at a time.

It’s Good 2 Talk
You are not alone

12/12/2025

Not everyone is celebrating this time of year.
Some are just coping — and that’s okay.

It’s Good 2 Talk
You are not alone

If you need immediate support:
UK & ROI: Samaritans — 116 123
Emergency: Call 999 or go to A&E