Over Coming The Holiday Blues
Can you imagine, the holidays are upon us. Next week is Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. As always the stores and now TV commercials are advertising for Christmas already. They express, joy and happiness, but not everyone feels the joyfulness of the season.
The holiday season can be a joyful time for some, but for others it can be a time when unwelcome feelings, of depression, stress comes about. We think on love ones who have died, sickness, and just getting through tragic moments in our life, life it self. I can relate to these feelings, just losing both my parents with five months of each other. But reality life goes on. I just wanted to share some coping tips, that have worked for me.
1. Do not be afraid to acknowledge your feelings. Realize that it is normal to feel sad. Cry, and talk about your feelings, share how you feel with a close friend, or relative that understands. Sometimes talking to someone who has experience the same as you, is even better. They understand more of how your true feelings are. Do not force yourself to attend parties, if you are not in the mood.
2. Do not be afraid to reach out if your feeling lonely. If you belong to a church, or attending a social event in your community reach out to them, they can offer support and companionship. You may even connect in meeting others. Volunteering is another good way of reaching out to helping others. It can lift your spirits, and form friendships.
3. Remember life gets in the way at times. It maybe that you can not be with your love ones, during this time of year. But do not let it get you down. With iphones, and ipads, and other social media ways out there. You can share pictures with each other. Download Skype, and you can actually talk and see your love ones.
4. Take Care of You! Continue to exercise, and pamper yourself. Do not overindulge in drinking, eating. Find a great movie to watch. And if you live in a Beautiful Tropical Paradise like I do, take a stroll on the beach, and connect with nature.
The holiday season can be a joyful time for some, but for others it can be a time when unwelcome feelings, of depression, stress comes about. We think on love ones who have died, sickness, and just getting through tragic moments in our life, life it self. I can relate to these feelings, just losing both my parents with five months of each other. But reality life goes on. I just wanted to share some coping tips, that have worked for me.
1. Do not be afraid to acknowledge your feelings. Realize that it is normal to feel sad. Cry, and talk about your feelings, share how you feel with a close friend, or relative that understands. Sometimes talking to someone who has experience the same as you, is even better. They understand more of how your true feelings are. Do not force yourself to attend parties, if you are not in the mood.
2. Do not be afraid to reach out if your feeling lonely. If you belong to a church, or attending a social event in your community reach out to them, they can offer support and companionship. You may even connect in meeting others. Volunteering is another good way of reaching out to helping others. It can lift your spirits, and form friendships.
3. Remember life gets in the way at times. It maybe that you can not be with your love ones, during this time of year. But do not let it get you down. With iphones, and ipads, and other social media ways out there. You can share pictures with each other. Download Skype, and you can actually talk and see your love ones.
4. Take Care of You! Continue to exercise, and pamper yourself. Do not overindulge in drinking, eating. Find a great movie to watch. And if you live in a Beautiful Tropical Paradise like I do, take a stroll on the beach, and connect with nature.
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