Dealing With Post-Holiday Blues

The rush and excitement of the holidays may be over, but you don’t have to fall victim to post-holiday depression. Here are a few tips on keeping the winter blahs at bay and dealing with the holiday blues:

• Extend the holiday atmosphere a few weeks. You don’t have to put away decorations and holiday music as soon as New Year’s Day arrives. If you want to enjoy the festive atmosphere a little while longer, do so by going through that season’s pictures or listening to holiday music.
  
• Exercise. Get your endorphins going by exercising. It’s a surefire way to get a natural high (and it may help you shed some of the extra weight you may have put on).
  
• Get back to a routine. Holidays can be exciting, but they can also be chaotic and stressful. Alleviate some of the stress by getting back to your normal routine – which should also include plenty of sleep.
  
• Go home on time. Don’t let the stack of e-mail and looming projects overwhelm you. Prioritize. Once you get back into a normal work groove, then you can start thinking of putting in extra time to tackle major projects.
  
• Try something new. The holidays have kept you busy, so fill that time with a hobby or activity you’ve always wanted to try. Yoga or meditation is a great option for older adults looking to re-center.
  
• Volunteer. Doing well by doing good can make the other things in life seem more bearable. Tutor a student. Spend time with the animals at your local shelter. Bake cookies and take them to the firehouse.
  
• Perform an Act of Kindness. Smile at a stranger. Open a door for someone else. Thank someone for the work they do. Let another shopper into the line ahead of you. Run an errand for someone who is sick. Small kindnesses take little time or effort but can make a big difference in someone else’s day. Perhaps you’ll even inspire others to pay it forward.

Adapted from The Washington Times

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