“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” For many people, this isn’t just a lyric from a holiday song, it’s the truth. The holidays are full of activity, family, friends, and fun, and when they pass, it can be hard to stay positive.
If you often feel blue after the holiday season has passed, here are three ways you can stay positive:
Stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Especially if you have a resolution to exercise more. While exercise won’t cure something serious like depression, it can boost your body’s natural endorphin count, which makes you feel happier. And because you are doing something to take care of yourself, your overall mood will be boosted, too.
Even if your resolutions aren’t exercise-based, making a commitment to work on them can help you stay focused and happy over the months to come.
Keep the holiday spirit alive
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the spirit of the holidays has to pass, too! It will still be winter, which means there will be plenty of opportunities to snuggle in, drink a mug of hot cocoa, and enjoy the snow. Make plans to see friends and spend time with your family, just like you did during the holiday season.
Start planning for next year
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to do for next year. Whether you want to invite your family and friends over for Thanksgiving at your house or you want to get everyone to take a vacation together, now is the time to start thinking about options. Think about what went well during this year’s holiday season and how you could make next year even more fun!
