Let’s be honest, with the holiday season approaching not everyone is going to be happy. For some, loved ones are no longer around and holidays are not the same. Depression, stress, commitments and finances trickle in and can become overwhelming.
Let’s check in this Thanksgiving holiday, with those who are suffering from seasonal depression. Here are a few tips and remedies to tackle the holiday woes:
Tips:
Think on purpose:
– Mentally prepare for the day. Try not to focus on the holiday, what it used to be like or how you wish it would be. Make a new tradition by going to your favorite restaurant, or volunteering to help another in need.
Listen to your body:
– Stick to a routine. It’s been said that physical activity has an anti-anxiety effect, so if your routine is yoga, running or dancing do it. Some yoga studios and gyms are open during the morning of holidays. If you can’t make it dance in the living room to your favorite songs.
Acknowledge your feelings:
– It is normal to feel sad and go through a grieving process, especially if a loved one has just passed. Try not to be alone, reach out to friends or family for support. If you cannot get to them, call them up – that conversation may help ground you.
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Remedies:
Flower essences are known to help support emotional balance and well-being. This natural remedy can be taken orally or applied topically.
Orally:
Chamomile – helps with stabilizing emotions and is calming and soothing.
Explorer’s Gentain – helps with renewing your strength for meeting your life’s purpose and aids when there is loss or setback.
Mustard – helps turn suffering into joy.
Recommended directions: Take 2 drops in a small glass of water and sip at intervals or take directly under the tongue.
Topically:
Stress-Less TerrAnoint roll – helps one accept what is happening, release the stress, get their composure back and emotional balance.
To purchase flower essences or for a healing session, please contact me.
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