It’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but weather, additional responsibilities and commitments, and the holidays themselves can wear us down and leave us feeling stressed and/or depressed. It’s important to get help if you have serious feelings of depression, but there are things you can do to alleviate some of these feelings and get through the holiday season.
- Acknowledge your feelings.
- Reach out.
- Be realistic.
- Set aside differences.
- Stick to a budget.
- Plan ahead.
- Learn to say no.
- Don’t abandon your healthy habits.
- Take a breather.
- Get professional help if you need it.
These tips were taken from a post by the Mayo Clinic. Read the full post here. And remember, we’re here to help! Give us a call if you need a shoulder.