Why there is no holiday mood and how to get it: the dangers of "New Year's depression"

Holidays — it's so fun! Weekends, gifts, corporate parties, bright decorations are everywhere and everywhere. Everyone loves the holidays! Or... not all? If       becomes                     this is a common occurrence. Psychologists have even called it New Year's depression, noting the fact that more and more people are complaining of depression and apathy these days. Where does the festive mood go and how to survive the series of upcoming New Year celebrations and events?

• Why the holidays don't make you happy: the miracle that doesn't happen
• 5 ways to get in the holiday spirit against all odds
• Advice for the future or how still look forward to the holidays

Why the holidays don't make you happy: the miracle that doesn't happen

It should be noted right away that the term "New Year's depression" does not fully reflect the picture, since a depressed mood can occur on the eve of any holidays. But since in                                common culture is associated with general fun and  expectation of miracles, the holiday depression is called New Year's depression. Yes, and more often it occurs after all precisely in these days.

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Why isn so un fun when            And that's exactly why it's not fun. Remember what all New Year's fairy tales and cartoons tell about, what films are made about? About the New Year's miracle that will certainly happen! And about a happy happy end, which will definitely come, and everyone will gather at a beautifully decorated table, turn on sparklers and how let's have fun! And in in the background panoramic window you will see how quiet and beautiful falling fluffy snow is on the street. Far from reality, isn't isn't it?

Since childhood, we live in captivity of the stereotype: New Year = festive mood. But if in  5 years the fairy tale about Santa Claus and the gift under the Christmas tree still "work", then in conditional 30 not so much. Yes and life doesn recognize calendars and slips nasty things chaotically, and not on free days. Parting with your loved one, illness, troubles? No, don't heard, be happy, happy new year same! And  from this discrepancy between the inner feeling and environment only gets worse.

Can can return the festive mood or will you not be forced to be cheerful? It's worth a try and we will show you how. Still, the New Year invites miracles, but we can create them ourselves.

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5 ways to get in the holiday spirit against all odds

First of all, you need to get rid of  the illusions that everyone around is having fun, and it it only fell on you. In fact, most people also live in the  everyday rhythm of solving everyday issues, to which  organizational fuss is added. And if the festive mood does not appear in any way, then this is normal and natural. We will give some tips on how to find a little bit of joy and fun in yourself.

Become Santa Claus

Look around, there are surely those who need your help and whose misfortune will not go away with the old year. Orphanages, boarding schools, hospitals and hospices... there are those who really want attention and, yes, gifts. But more attention. Take tangerines and candies, make a little holiday for at least one child, and you will increase the amount of goodness in the world. And it will definitely return with warmth in soul.

Clean up and decorate the apartment

Where can the festive mood come if the apartment is not tidy? Cleanliness and  order help to streamline thoughts, and  a sense of pride in  the work done forms the attitude «I well done and deserve a holiday». And in a clean apartment you can already hang a couple of garlands, right?

Treat yourself with delicacies

What's the charm of the New Year in loneliness? You can eat delicious and no with nobody to share! Order yourself a set from the most glamorous sushi bar in your city, or cook your favorite dish, which everyone has not reached their hands. And be sure to set the table, food in plastic containers kills the whole spirit of the holiday.

Take a walk

Any city on New Year's eve is especially beautiful. Even if, instead of snow on the roads, a mixture of dirt and reagents, illumination and decorated facades create that  same "cinematic" atmosphere. Walk along the beautiful streets, compare the decorations of different stores, hold a competition among them and choose the winner. Take a couple of beautiful photos or selfies against the background of the central Christmas tree. Fresh air and  a leisurely walk is always good for both well-being and mood.

Relax

When else will you have the opportunity to sleep through the New Year? Allow yourself this, and go for a walk in the morning. City on the morning of January 1 — not everyone can boast of having seen it. While the others are looking for mineral water near the bed, you are already cheerful and full of strength. And ready for accomplishments in the coming year like no other.

These tips are not a panacea, but perhaps they will help restore a lost holiday mood. And if not, then remember: sadness, and joy — perfectly normal feelings, which you are entitled to. Just like the right to choose what your holiday will be like.

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Advice for the future or how still look forward to holidays

In order not to save your festive mood next New Year, prepare in advance. Ideal if you can plan a mini-trip. For 4–6 months before date X, the cost of New Year's tours is more or less adequate. If finances do not allow, you can make your own trip program to the sights of your country. A change of scenery and new impressions won leave no chance of sadness, and prepayment for the tour will not allow to withdraw into yourself and close at home.

Think about how you want to see your holiday? Maybe family, with noisy gatherings at tables? Start your preparations in advance, find out about the plans of loved ones, and if they don't mind, think over the details of the New Year's dinner. Preparation and anticipation is often much cooler than the celebration itself. A festive mood is created when you tie a bow on a gift for a loved one and imagine how he will be delighted. And the cost of the gift, believe me, it is not so important.

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The New Year, like any other holiday, is not a milestone, a border and not some important-important day when you need to behave just like that, but not otherwise. Be yourself and have fun when you're having fun. This is the main condition for a real, festive mood.

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