3 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

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I sometimes get sad around Christmas and the New Year! 

I get the blues because, all of the build-up, the anticipation, the excitement, and then…. nothing.

Many of us experience this, I’m not sure. The expectation that we are supposed to feel a certain way only adds to the weight. When things do not go according to plan as well, it gets heavier. 

Perhaps you are one who struggles during this time of year. If you are, then read on how to beat the holiday blues. If not, then share it with someone who does.

The “Mindfulness” craze is not about being happy. Or at least it shouldn’t be. That only adds pressure that we should be happy all the time.

1. Be where your feet are!

Getting triggered by your annoying relatives, frustrated because your expectations weren’t met, or things simply went bad, remind yourself to be where your feet are!

Too often, we are thinking about the 25th or the 31st and how we are sad already and it’s just the 22nd.  Beat the holiday blues by being where your feet are! 

Do not time travel ahead.

The reality is that IT is NOT here yet.

Just because we are sad or bummed out today, does not mean tomorrow will be the same way! Focus on just this moment!

2. Don’t Isolate

When we lose confidence, our natural reaction is to isolate, not hang out or reach out to others.

WE HAVE TO CONNECT. If we can’t connect with special loved one’s then try and help out someone else. Have a plan about who you can spend time with, or talk to, or grab coffee with, or have an exercise session with. 

If there aren’t many options for you to connect, then give someone your time. Connecting with others less fortunate is one way to beat the holiday blues!

Focusing on others provides us with instant gratitude. 

No one has ever walked away from volunteering saying “Boy they are so lucky, I was here.” 

We say the opposite! “They helped me out more than I helped them!” 

3. Exercise

I’m an addict. I admit it. I need to exercise! Only addicts do ultramarathons, right? 

We were built to move and it beats the holiday blues when we do so. 

Being able to work-out gets my sanity back.

Everyone has a little crazy in them. Take the emotion and channel it into your workout, so we don’t take it out on our loved ones.  

Stay present, focused on others, and take care of your own headspace. 

Lastly, try and look at your family’s little idiosyncrasies as funny rather than annoying.