Regardless Christmas, New Year, or the recent Hari Raya, the post festive period can leave some of us feeling upset. Back to work blues, say good bye to family and relatives, feeling guilty for over indulging, all these can contribute to a general feeling of melancholy.
Fortunately, there are number of ways to get your spirits back up after the festive period. Below are some suggested steps to get rid of your post-festive season holiday blues.
Lace up and get active
Keeping up regular exercise is one of the best ways to cure post-holiday depression. Exercise able to give you endorphins boost you need and gets you moving again. If you love outdoor activities, get out and run or try new activities such as Tai Chi or yoga to help put you in a better frame of mind.
Eat away your blues
Although feeling gloomy is likely lead you to bury your sadness under piles of chocolate and chips, a healthy diet actually much more effective at helping you to feel good. Consume mood-boosting foods to that contain B vitamins (which help produce serotonin) include banana, nuts, and dairy produce. A
Surround yourself with people
For those who live alone, the post-holiday season blues most likely due to having been around friends and family over the holiday and all of a sudden finding yourself alone again. Lift your spirits, always stay connected with your friends and family, and be proactive, send that text or give someone a call to set up a gathering.
Get your finances back on track
It is easy to overspend during the holiday season. Rather than worrying about it, sit down and sort out your financial situation, readjusting your budget. Keeping a regular budget gives you a peace of mind about how much you are spending, and makes you feel better about life in general.
Push the change button
It is certainly fine to feel a bit down about getting back to your regular routine. However, if you are constantly having the “back to work after the holiday blues”, this could mean it is time to make a job change. Alternatively, maybe you need to think about removing another aspect your lifestyle that is making you gloomy.
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