Do you ever feel kind of sad during the holidays? I get that way sometimes as Christmas approaches. Even people that love the holidays can experience some periods of feeling a little down during the season. The holidays, for some people, can be lonely. Other people might experience the opposite, and feel the desire to get away from the stress and high emotions of the holidays. But even if you are around a large number of family members, it can still feel lonely to those that are not taking care of themselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Here are 5 Ways to Decrease the Holiday Blues

  1. Exercise regularly - Go for a walk or do a quick workout on youtube. The more you move your body the better. I like to walk, do quick and intense workouts on youtube, and Qigong.

  2. Meditate daily - Take 5-10 minutes a day to sit and focus on your breath or do a guided meditation. You can find thousands of guided meditations on Insight Timer. Check out some of mine.

  3. Get support from loved ones - If you are dealing with a break-up or mourning the passing of a family member, friend, or pet, the best thing you can do is talk to someone about your sadness. Don’t hold it in. Write about it, talk about it, and let yourself feel it. Then plan something fun to do that will take your mind off the absence of that person in your life.

  4. Get plenty of sleep - Don’t stay up late partying or watching shows. The more rested you are, the less stress you feel. Create an intention every day to start winding down and relaxing at a certain time for a full and restful night's sleep.

  5. Limit your alcohol intake - This one may upset people, and you may scratch this one off the list. You might think that alcohol helps you get through challenging family events, but it has the potential to make things explosive. Family drama exists a lot more often when alcohol is involved. Also, alcohol changes serotonin levels and other neurotransmitters in the brain, which can increase anxiety levels. Limit yourself to one drink and see how much better you feel the next day.

    These are just my suggestions. Tune into your heart and feel what will work best for you. Ask your higher self what you need to do to have a happy, healthy, and enjoyable holiday season. You get your best answers from the truth within yourself. If you need further support, connect with me here or schedule a session here.

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