You’ve probably heard of the “holiday blues” by now. It’s a relatively common phenomenon that affects people during the holiday period, and is associated with anxiety, stress, sadness, and even depression.
The holiday blues can happen for a number of reasons. You could be stressed by the expectation to celebrate or participate in activities that might already cause you a lot of stress. Someone who is more of an introvert may have a lot of issues dealing with the constant requests for contact during the holidays. For some people, the holidays may trigger negative memories from their past that they simply can’t deal with.
For some, they might not even be having that great a year and celebrating is something that just reminds them of how things just haven’t been going right for them.
During this period, you might be the type that is compelled to reach out to help others, or they might come looking for you for a sympathetic shoulder; but have you taken some time to think about how this affects you as well?
If you do suffer from some degree of holiday blues, it might benefit you to take a step back for a while and think about what’s been happening with you in the last year, and maybe even take stock of how your life has been progressing thus far.
- Have you taken the time to take care of yourself?
- Are there things you’ve felt you’re done incorrectly and have yet to forgive yourself for?
- Have you made peace with difficult decisions you’ve made so far, or are you still letting it eat you up inside?
- Are there unresolved guilt, mental, and emotional conflicts you need to deal with?
- Maybe there are relationships you feel you haven’t given enough time and attention to?
It might be that you have good coping mechanisms that allow you to deal with life’s problems as they arise. Still, it is a good idea to remember that sometimes you may end up falling back on those coping mechanisms too often and end up casually sweeping your own issues under the rug in favour of helping others deal with their concerns. By that point, your concerns may need to be addressed but you haven’t given them the time and attention that is required.
The holidays is a time for cheers, but also a time for reflection. It’s a time to reach out to others, but it’s also a time for you to take care of your own issues. They can’t wait another year, and you’ll do yourself and your loved ones more good when your heart and mind are clear.
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