Here Are Some Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues
Although the holiday season may be filled with festivities, reunions, and a whole lot of cheers, not everyone experiences merry and bright days during this time of the year.
There’s a sad truth to that, especially this year when the whole world is dealing with a pandemic.
Depression may occur at any time of the year. However, there are people who are more at risk of experiencing it during the holiday season with different triggers that appear here and there. These triggers may not be a big deal for some but for others, they’re huge concerns that make them feel sad and blue.
Depression is universal
This feeling occurs to all of us at one time or another. But we have our own ways of understanding these triggers and processing the feelings that come with them.
It’s a universal feeling and no one can disregard the blues. More people are using different platforms to talk about what was considered then as a sensitive topic. People feel freer to talk about depression now in music, movies, blog niches, and social media pages.
If the feeling is too overpowering, then professional help is needed. But in this post, we’ll focus more on the holiday blues that’s kind of like the Grinch trying to steal Christmas. You feel like nothing’s going right and things will only get worse.
How can you deal with, if not totally prevent, holiday blues?
Be with people who can cheer you up
You know those people in your life who can always make you smile and feel good? Be around them especially when you’re feeling down. Before the blues get worse, do something about it early on.
By simply expressing joy or letting out what gives you stress may already make you feel better. Sometimes you may have trouble finding reasons to cheer up but being surrounded by people who can lighten up your day easily does the trick.
Let the music heal your soul
Sounds familiar?
Listening to feel-good music is another way to defeat holiday blues. If there’s a playlist that makes you relax and feel better, let those songs drift over you and help you overcome the loneliness inside you.
There are a lot of Spotify playlists that are meant to help calm your thoughts. While there are some that can perk you up immediately with fun lyrics and upbeat rhythm. Put on your headphones and melt those winter blues away.
Keep yourself busy
Do some work and you'll find yourself feeling less blue.
There's something about a fresh bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen that provides most women a feeling of pride, order, and delight. If you feel loneliness pops out of the blue, Konmari whatever corner in your house that you want to declutter and see how it can lift up your mood afterward.
Men occasionally like doing the same work and keeping the same mental attitude. The point is, you simply want to get out and do something that moves your body. Whatever can keep you away from sulking, you just do it.
Think of the things you’re grateful for
Why not say a prayer when you feel blue? Instead of simply praying with your mind, try writing down your prayer. This way, you’ll feel more connected with your thoughts and feelings as you write them down.
Count your blessings. There are many people around the world that are not as fortunate as you are. If you don’t have to worry about the meals you’ll have in a day, you're so blessed and for that, you should at least be grateful.
Bring out old pictures of the happy times you spent with your loved ones. Look back on those fun memories you had and believe that if you decide to be happy, you can have more of those moments especially this holiday season.
Do something kind
Try helping out somebody less fortunate. Particularly this pandemic, when many people lost their jobs, there could be something you can do. It doesn’t have to be on a grand scale; just doing a little act of kindness can take all your blues away.
It’s okay to not be okay
Things don’t have to be perfect all the time. You don’t have to be perfect to be happy. When you’re feeling sad and blue, acknowledge it. Then assess your feelings. Is there something you can do with how you’re feeling? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed in order for your thoughts and emotions to be clearer?
Whenever you’re feeling blue, you don’t have to be apologetic. You’re human. It’s okay to feel bad at times and you shouldn’t be sorry for feeling that way. The important thing is, you know how to keep afloat. Don’t get drowned.
Give these tips a try if you feel like the holiday season is giving you the blues again. Cheer up! Life is beautiful and so is your soul.
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