The Session: 10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

With all the activity and stress during this time of year, it's easy to get down.  But there is hope, with a little effort on your part.  Remember - we serve a big God who knows and understands!  Take your burden to Him!Ball State University’s Counseling Center released 10 ways to beat the holiday blues.Lower your expectations and accept that no holiday gathering is perfectMake a holiday budget and stick to itExpress your feelings by writing in a journal or talking with someone you trustMake a plan and realistically structure your timeReach out help others by volunteering through your community or churchWatch your alcohol consumption, since it is a depressantExercise by taking a walk or doing yoga. Such activities will help release endorphins, the natural opiatesStick to your usual eating habits. Plan your meals and try not to consume too much at holiday partiesDon’t compare yourself to others. You don’t have to have the best light display in the neighborhood or the best partyThink about what is the most important part of the holidays for you and focus on what the holidays mean to youTherapist also advise if you feel depressed for more than two weeks seek professional advice. To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com