After Dark 12: Releasing 2020 Stress and Get Mentally Healthy in 2021 with Donna Barnes

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The conversation focuses on releasing and letting go of the things that happened in 2020. On this episode of After Dark host, Valencia discusses mental health with therapist, Donna Barnes. Donna gives shares how to release and then refocus on our own personal mental health. She also stresses the importance of acknowledging the stress that children may be going through and how to discuss it. 2020 affected everyone differently especially if you are an extroverted person. Feelings of despair may be overwhelming, however not dealing with the good, bad and ugly of 2020 will keep you from taking 2021 by the horns and succeeding. Join the conversation to hear how you can apply the lessons to have a better year. Key Topics and Things Mentioned: Accepting what you can not change Having tough conversations with your children How the pandemic affect introverts and extroverts differently Social distance and Emotional distance Show Links https://www.facebook.com/valencia.gwallace (Follow Valencia on social media) https://www.valenciagwallace.com/ (www.valenciagwallace.com) https://www.instagram.com/gracefullypurposedcounseling/ (Follow Donna on social media) https://www.gracefullypurposedcounseling.com/contact (www.gracefullypurposedcounseling.com) Connect with the show: https://www.facebook.com/thedefineu (The Define U on FB) https://www.instagram.com/thedefineu/ (The Define U on IG) Subscribe: You can subscribe to Define U Radio on iTunes, Google Podcast, and anywhere you listen to podcast. If you liked the conversation, go on a listening binge here. Join the Conversation on social media using #DefineURadio and #AfterDarkConversations. Sidenote: The opinions of the host and guest are our own and are not in any way meant to offend or sway your own thoughts, research, or beliefs. Do your research and think for yourself. https://www.paypal.me/lifebydesign (Support the show) (https://www.paypal.me/lifebydesign)