The holidays are often a whirlwind of activity and emotion involving a busy schedule of shopping, decorating and get-togethers with friends and family. If you experience an emotional disappointment when the holidays pass, there are many things you can do to lift your mood and make it through the emotional let-down after the holidays.
These strategies will boost your spirits and get your New Year off to a great start:
- Take advantage of the extra time you now have for yourself. Since the holiday craziness is over, you have some time to reflect. What were the highlights of the holiday? What would you like to change for next year?
- Think about small goals you’d like to accomplish. Do you want to finally get that hall closet cleaned out? Maybe you can now complete that special project your boss has wanted you to do. It’s a good time to make a list of all those little tasks you want to get done. Having the list will help you concentrate on your goals.
- Pursue an interest. We’ve all got those interests we hope to “get to” someday. Since you’ve got some down time now, why not go for it? Delve in to that subject you’ve been curious about or start the photography class you’ve longed to take.
- Renew and refresh your surroundings. Do you feel like re-arranging the furniture in a room or two? Re-decorating your surroundings is a wonderful way to go in to a new year and banish the holiday blues at the same time.
- Focus on YOU for a change. Now is the time to focus in on personal desires and goals. Perhaps you want to exercise more or spend more quality time with your children. Ponder how you might go about making the changes you seek. Think of taking small steps toward your big goals.
If you’re feeling down now that the holidays are behind you, taking some quality time for yourself during this period can lighten your mood immensely and ignite your excitement about the year ahead!
