Develop / be open to new holiday traditions: holding on to how the holidays used to be can make you feel sad 😔. Instead create your version of holiday traditions. At first it may feel weird 🤔, but as you continue implementing it. It will start to become something you look forward to.
Say “no” to activities and favors you don’t have time for or don’t want to participate in: adding too much onto your schedule 🗓 can lead to mental breakdowns and extreme anxiety. Running 🏃🏾♀️ around trying to please everyone will leave you feeling depleted 🥵.
Participate in social gatherings that make you feel good: spending the holidays alone may be tempting, but don’t isolate yourself. The holiday season can bring up unwanted painful memories 💭. Participating in activities will help distract you from overthinking.
Volunteer / give back: There are many nonprofit organizations that reach out to those with few or no resources. These organizations will not only benefit from your time, but you will feel good about yourself. Helping others who cannot give anything back will fill your heart ♥️ with happiness 🙂.
Practice self-care: during the holidays you may forget to take care of yourself. Please don’t. Move your body by exercising 🏋️♀️ regularly, read a good book 📖 , avoid overeating, set boundaries 🙅♀️, meditate 🧘🏽♀️, practice good sleep 😴 hygiene, and maintain your favorite hobbies.
Alcohol: Limit your alcohol 🍷 intake. Alcohol can severely impact your mood negatively by increasing feelings of sadness and anger.
Talk it out: the holiday blues are a lot more common than you may think. You do not need to suffer in silence 🤐. Reach out to someone you trust. You’d be surprised 😮 to see how they are feeling. Speaking about how you feel. Will allow you to release trapped emotions.
Avoid comparison: on social media 💻 people will upload pictures 📸 of their social gatherings and gifts 🎁 they receive. It may leave you feeling extremely sad. If this is the case; avoid using social media during the holidays.
Buying gifts: you do not need to break your bank 🏦 account. Do not feel obligated to buy 💰 gifts. You can always hand make a gift for someone or cook them a delicious 🤤 meal 🥘.
Be aware of how you feel: if the holidays 🎄become overwhelming then ask for help. Do not wait till you have a mental breakdown. You can always go to your physician, therapist or even call 📱 a helpline.
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