Time has a way of running away with us around Christmas time, doesn't it? It's a time of great fun and joy but it is also a time of great sadness. If you're prone to feeling depressed especially around Christmas time, you need to acknowledge that you feel that way, and make moves to change what you do. Here's some tips to get you through the season:
1. Change what you usually do. For example, if you usually spend the day alone, change it this year by asking friends around or by finding out if you can pop over for a cuppa and cake in the afternoon. It's not imposing if it's just for a short time.
2. Spend some time making a list of what you'd like to do to help others in 2011. You could name the people you'd like to help, or just choose an organization you'd like to get involved with. This helps to take the focus off of your issues and really helps you to feel good about yourself.
3. Make a plan to spoil yourself at Christmas, instead of lamenting that you don't get anything. Think about all the indulgent things you'd like and try to get some or all of them for yourself!! Then, take time to enjoy them and give thanks.
If money is your issue, then you need to find ways of making the day fun without spending much money. You could go for a walk in a beautiful part of your town and admire all the lovely flowers, you could take some photos and print them at home and make a Christmas photo collage, you could knock on your neighbour's door and wish them. If you have made anything, you could give them a few cookies on a plate. You'd be surprised where all this will lead to make your day memorable! Unfortunately, some money must be spent, but you can get a great deal for only a small amount. The trick is not to focus on how little you have, but how much.
If it helps , write down all that you are grateful for and cherish yourself and your health.
I wish you all a fabulous Christmas. Look toward happiness, search for it, and it will be right there!
Take care
Deb
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