āIf you donāt have anything nice to say, donāt say anything at all.ā It goes both ways – if someone says something unpleasant to you, you have every right to tell them to be quiet. Everyone has an opinion, and everyone believes that they are right. No matter what you say, the other person is likely committed to their beliefs. Try to stay positive, express your own opinion, then move on – donāt engage in a confrontation.
Surround yourself with your happier friends and family. A strong social network is important. If you begin to feel stressed or depressed, donāt isolate yourself – find a friendly face and let their merry mood infect you.
Donāt lose sight of what your body needs during this busy time. Strive to get adequate sleep, make healthy eating choices, exercise to help stress, and surround yourself with a healthy environment by enjoying natureās seasonal smells, sights, and sounds.
When you are pleasant to others, itās will be reflected back to you. Equally, when you project anger toward others, this will be mirrored back to you, which may cause anxiety and depression. So, this holiday season, donāt let family drama stress you out. Remember the reason for the season, and enjoy the time that you have together.
This festive season, do what you can and donāt worry about what you canāt or donāt want to do.
Best wishesšš
passionbysteph 