Beating The Post-Holiday Blues

Lots of people feel let down after the holiday season. Maybe the celebrations, joy, gift giving, parties, and gatherings with friends and families really weren’t all you had hoped. Maybe your holiday was downright awful. It’s enough to make anyone feel anxious and depressed.

Here are some tips for a healthy post-holiday recovery:

• Were your holiday expectations manageable? Set realistic goals for yourself in the light of what you’ve just been through. Pace yourself and spread out your activities over time rather than trying to focus on just one day. Give yourself a break.
• There is room in real life for also feeling sad.
• Leave “yesteryear” in the past and look to the future. Each season brings something new to be enjoyed in its own way.
• Do something for someone else.
• Enjoy activities that are free.
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Excessive alcohol can increase feelings of depression.
• Try something new for your new year.
• Spend time with supportive and caring family and friends.
• Save time for yourself to reenergize. Get others to help with activities.

In addition, remember to keep physically active, get enough sleep,
eat regular and healthy meals, avoid overeating.
Regardless of what your holidays were like, it’s a wonderful life!