As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, offices around the world are gearing up for a well-deserved festive break. Here at Phoenix Health and Wellbeing we will be closed from Friday 22^ndDecember until Wednesday 3^rd January 2024. This pause in our regular work routine plays a crucial role in ensuring that our team of therapists, counsellors, admin staff and volunteers can recharge and return with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

Rest and Rejuvenation

One of the main reasons for a festive break is to provide our team with an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate. Continuous work without breaks can lead to burnout. This is possibly truer in the caring and support sector. Each year the team here at Phoenix Health and Wellbeing support about 500 vulnerable people – that is a big demand on energy and stamina.  Having a period of time when we are all off together really boosts physical and mental wellbeing.  

The perfect ‘down’ time

The festive season serves as a perfect time to unwind, spend quality time with family and friends, and participate in activities that bring joy and relaxation. This break allows us all to step away from the demands of work, and really does promote a healthier work-life balance. Also, a lot of the health professionals that we liaise and work with are also off. This means that it’s a quieter time of year so it makes sense for us to take a break around the festive season.

Quality Service Delivery

The team at Phoenix Health and Wellbeing work hard to provide an excellent service to both the vulnerable people who are referred to us and the full fee clients who make our charitable work possible.  Team members who are well rested physically and mentally are better able to consistently provide this high level of service. 

Exciting Times

There’s also something about a Festive Close Down – it creates a genuine atmosphere of excitement.  It is something to do with us all being off at the same time.  Coupled with this we all have very different plans; some spend Christmas with family, some go away on holiday, some go on retreat, some have excited children to look after, some just enjoy chilling out with a good book and their cat or dog.  Whatever it is that the team are doing the shared break gives a sense of camaraderie that’s hard to generate at other times. 

Reflection and Goal Setting

Having a chance to reflect can really help to boost mental health. The festive break provides a natural pause for reflection on the past year’s achievements and challenges. This introspective time allows us to think about our own personal and professional growth. It’s a time to think about what we want to achieve going forwards and what training or skills we might need. By taking a step back, team members can gain valuable insights that contribute to personal and professional development, so there’s a continuous cycle of improvement within the team.

Your festive plans

Whatever you have planned for the next few weeks we hope that you get the opportunity to reflect, rest and recuperate.  It really can set the stage for a positive and productive year ahead. 

If you want some inspiration as to what to do in the next few weeks take a look at: Visit Leeds or if you want to help out at a charity why not volunteer as a call companion for an elderly person experiencing loneliness and / or isolation or help out at one of the City’s homeless shelters.  It can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling to help those who may be less fortunate. Find more details here 

Health insurance and treatments at Phoenix

If you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim for some or all of the cost of your massage therapy. Check your policy.

Phoenix Health & Wellbeing is a Charity and social enterprise based in West Yorkshire.  By using our services you are helping us to continue with our charitable work. We use the proceeds of these sessions to subsidise treatments for people who have chronic health issues and low incomes. Roughly £4 of every £10 spent with us will go to help others. Find out more about our charitable work here 

Opening times:

Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 20:00

Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00