Beating the Post-Holiday Blues!

Good chilly morning from the WNZR studios! Since Christmas was two days ago, it’s possible that you may be feeling a little upset, you might have the ‘Post-Holiday Blues’ So today on the Morning Thing, we shared eight ways to beat these Blues!

Below is a little recap of the eight tips and tricks for beating these ‘Post Holiday Blues’, and if you would like to read the whole article, click here!

1. Expect some letdown.
The holiday season is both joyful and stressful at once. Returning to the usual routine and probably quieter workplace than normal can dampen your spirits just by the absence of exciting things to do and look forward to.

2. Choose to see the benefits of post-holiday time.
The good side to the end of the holidays is that you’ve had a chance to rest, to relax, and to enjoy yourself. The craziness prior to Christmas has ended both at the workplace and in the home, and the restful time after Christmas and New Year’s Eve has hopefully given you the opportunity to do things that are different from your usual routine.

3. Be gentle on yourself with respect to your New Year’s Resolutions.
If you set the bar too high and you already feel as if you’re slipping, don’t berate yourself. Instead, look at your resolutions realistically and assess whether they need some tweaking to ensure that they’re achievable.

4. Continue spending time around people.
Lift your spirits by continuing to stay connected with friends and family, and getting out and about to do activities where other people interact with you.

5. Do things that give you cause to look forward to something.
Revive the excitement of anticipation by arranging fun activities, such as having dinner with friends, starting a new class for a hobby or interest, attending a sporting event regularly, going to the movies, etc.

6. Make healthy choices.
After the many indulgences over the holiday period, it can leave you feeling a little out of shape and worse for wear in the nutrition department. Aim to return to eating healthy food, drinking healthy drinks, and ensuring that you keep getting exercise.

7. Make this a time for getting professional help and turning around things that have been bothering you.
Once this busyness dies down, you’re returned to thinking about your general life issues and this might just be a good time to get help from the professionals, be it for anything from sorting out your finances, redecorating your home, or dealing with the unhappy feelings you’re experiencing.

8. Expect to enjoy the year ahead.
Think ahead to the changing seasons and the sorts of things you’d like to be doing as the year moves on, and the sorts of activities and events you’d like to be a part of. Doing something about the things you’d like to happen is the first step and once you’re immersed in planning and doing, you’ll be too busy to fret.

Thanks for listening!
-Lilly