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About this time annually people begin to put a lot of hopes into the coming Yuletide season, thinking it will bring them the joy that is missing in their lives. When Xmas does arrive and fails to meet expectancies, the post Christmas blues become rather common. The sadist part is that straight after Xmas is when the suicide rate goes up.
So what is the simplest way to break the post Christmas blues? Prior to beginning thinking, well I do not have to be stressed about that, just look back because if you're like most of us, you have experienced at least some dissatisfaction at Christmas time. The build up towards Xmas is far bigger than the day can deliver. I saw Christmas lights up this year before Thanksgiving. There is all the Christmas music, the hustle and bustle, purchasing presents and the plans for an enormous family get together, with a large amount of food to prepare.
Customarily by the point Christmas does arrive, we are plenty prepared for things to get back to normal. Possibly though the biggest mistake is expecting too much from one day on the calendar. The truth of the matter is if we're not content with the 364 other days on the calendar, we're not sure to experience any change on the 365th day either, counting Yuletide as day 365.
I do not mean to take away from the significance of what Xmas stands for and that is the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. But that is now not the major thrust of Christmas. Today it seems that the stress has turned to drinking, parties and spending a load more money than can be afforded.
So here are 5 methods to break the post Christmas blues:
Lower your expectations and raise your benevolent involvement:
Lower your expectations of what Xmas will do for you and raise your participation in helping the less fortunate. There are lots of tactics to try this. If you are part of a church, they are going to give you a lot of occasions to help the needy at Yuletide. If you are not connected with a church, the civic setups in your town are also concerned in helping others. The Salvation Army always has its kettles at the local merchants.
Be involved in the get-together of friends:
The get-together at Xmas time could be a heap of fun, but I'd also caution you about the wild parties where there's a lot of drinking because that may add to your trouble following Xmas. Most of the Xmas gatherings I've attended in the past have been the Religious study group I'm a part of or pals and family; they have added a lot of joy and fun to the season. Just arranging a gathering of your good friends, or perhaps folk from work, in your home is also a superb idea. When you do join these get-togethers, take the chance to relax, have a great time and be sure to join in and giggle a lot and add to the pleasure of others.
Plan a reasonable spending budget:
Unless you're like the royal family of Dubai who took over 3,000,000 bucks to Great Britten with them to pay costs and buy gifts, you will need to plan well. The best rule is to pay money for Xmas and avoid running up your visa cards, which can potentially make the New Year not so content, when it is time to try and pay it all back. I think that charging too much on credit cards is one of the most depressing features of Christmas and one that may be avoided with a little care.
Continue to look after yourself:
Too much parting, too much drinking and too much eating are all good paths to create yourself a good case of post Christmas blues. Together with this is letting go of exercise and not getting enough rest and sleep. Traffic fatalities also increase around the holidays as more folks drink alcohol and drive. While there isn't anything we are able to do personally about that, apart from not being one of those that drink alcohol then drive, we will be able to plan our trips to bypass the late evening rush that includes a lot of drunks. We can also continue an exercise programme, get our rest, enough sleep and eat inside reason.
Plan to make every day a special day:
While special days like Thanksgiving and Christmas are very significant, they're in reality just another day. Each day is a present from God and may be special. But before it can be special, we must have the right approach about it. As I write this, I'm well informed of the challenges that life brings, often difficulty at home, on the job or health concerns. But still if you are able to have a roof over your head, put food on the table and have attire to. Wear, you are among the top 10% of privileged folk who live on this planet. On top of that if you have reasonably good health you must jump with joy.
The cause of a large amount of the blues we experience after Christmas is a failing to be thankful for all God has done for us and continues to do each day. It's a interesting point that just about anybody has enough concerns to give them the blues if they allow it to occur. But by the same token, almost anyone has enough to be grateful for to be happy.
Conclusion:
So this Christmas season plan to just continue right through the season being thankful and ecstatic for the nice things that you have in your life and don't let the negative pull you down. Enjoy the fun and giggles as buddies gather. Enjoy your family and friends and give up any expectation that Christmas day as a special day will change anything. As an alternative make it your priority to cause your own change just one day at a time each day throughout the year.
Learn how to have a relationship with God who is the author of each day and discover the difference it can make in all of the days of your life as he brings about a fresh life-style that incorporates a peace that passes all understanding.
So what is the simplest way to break the post Christmas blues? Prior to beginning thinking, well I do not have to be stressed about that, just look back because if you're like most of us, you have experienced at least some dissatisfaction at Christmas time. The build up towards Xmas is far bigger than the day can deliver. I saw Christmas lights up this year before Thanksgiving. There is all the Christmas music, the hustle and bustle, purchasing presents and the plans for an enormous family get together, with a large amount of food to prepare.
Customarily by the point Christmas does arrive, we are plenty prepared for things to get back to normal. Possibly though the biggest mistake is expecting too much from one day on the calendar. The truth of the matter is if we're not content with the 364 other days on the calendar, we're not sure to experience any change on the 365th day either, counting Yuletide as day 365.
I do not mean to take away from the significance of what Xmas stands for and that is the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. But that is now not the major thrust of Christmas. Today it seems that the stress has turned to drinking, parties and spending a load more money than can be afforded.
So here are 5 methods to break the post Christmas blues:
Lower your expectations and raise your benevolent involvement:
Lower your expectations of what Xmas will do for you and raise your participation in helping the less fortunate. There are lots of tactics to try this. If you are part of a church, they are going to give you a lot of occasions to help the needy at Yuletide. If you are not connected with a church, the civic setups in your town are also concerned in helping others. The Salvation Army always has its kettles at the local merchants.
Be involved in the get-together of friends:
The get-together at Xmas time could be a heap of fun, but I'd also caution you about the wild parties where there's a lot of drinking because that may add to your trouble following Xmas. Most of the Xmas gatherings I've attended in the past have been the Religious study group I'm a part of or pals and family; they have added a lot of joy and fun to the season. Just arranging a gathering of your good friends, or perhaps folk from work, in your home is also a superb idea. When you do join these get-togethers, take the chance to relax, have a great time and be sure to join in and giggle a lot and add to the pleasure of others.
Plan a reasonable spending budget:
Unless you're like the royal family of Dubai who took over 3,000,000 bucks to Great Britten with them to pay costs and buy gifts, you will need to plan well. The best rule is to pay money for Xmas and avoid running up your visa cards, which can potentially make the New Year not so content, when it is time to try and pay it all back. I think that charging too much on credit cards is one of the most depressing features of Christmas and one that may be avoided with a little care.
Continue to look after yourself:
Too much parting, too much drinking and too much eating are all good paths to create yourself a good case of post Christmas blues. Together with this is letting go of exercise and not getting enough rest and sleep. Traffic fatalities also increase around the holidays as more folks drink alcohol and drive. While there isn't anything we are able to do personally about that, apart from not being one of those that drink alcohol then drive, we will be able to plan our trips to bypass the late evening rush that includes a lot of drunks. We can also continue an exercise programme, get our rest, enough sleep and eat inside reason.
Plan to make every day a special day:
While special days like Thanksgiving and Christmas are very significant, they're in reality just another day. Each day is a present from God and may be special. But before it can be special, we must have the right approach about it. As I write this, I'm well informed of the challenges that life brings, often difficulty at home, on the job or health concerns. But still if you are able to have a roof over your head, put food on the table and have attire to. Wear, you are among the top 10% of privileged folk who live on this planet. On top of that if you have reasonably good health you must jump with joy.
The cause of a large amount of the blues we experience after Christmas is a failing to be thankful for all God has done for us and continues to do each day. It's a interesting point that just about anybody has enough concerns to give them the blues if they allow it to occur. But by the same token, almost anyone has enough to be grateful for to be happy.
Conclusion:
So this Christmas season plan to just continue right through the season being thankful and ecstatic for the nice things that you have in your life and don't let the negative pull you down. Enjoy the fun and giggles as buddies gather. Enjoy your family and friends and give up any expectation that Christmas day as a special day will change anything. As an alternative make it your priority to cause your own change just one day at a time each day throughout the year.
Learn how to have a relationship with God who is the author of each day and discover the difference it can make in all of the days of your life as he brings about a fresh life-style that incorporates a peace that passes all understanding.
About the Author:
Jimmie Burroughs has been concerned in teaching Christian Personal Development off and on for more than 30 years. He is a dedicated believer in Jesus Christ and considers helping people his calling in life. His website contains many articles on preparing yourself for success thru personal development.
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