Many view the holidays as being trapped in one huge stress bubble that threatens to explode at any moment. People may even find themselves poking through their medicine cabinets, looking for a dose of Advil to minimize a tension-induced headache.
As a result of all the strain, many resent what should be “the most wonderful time of year.”
In her article, How to Enjoy the Holiday Season Again, author Debbie Mandel discusses how the holidays may ignite stress, sadness and loneliness. Missing a loved one, for instance, only intensifies those feelings.
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A romantic, healthy narcissist! That’s an attention getter! Which translates as – in the negative – don’t be a martyr, and look for what you do like and give yourself time to enjoy it! I always cringe at the comments having to do with family connections (have a lot of company, too) but remember to honor the friend as family connections which are equally important for many.