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
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.
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.
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5 ways to get in the holiday spirit against all oddsFirst 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.
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 holidaysIn 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.
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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