💔 Struggling to feel the holiday spirit? You’re not alone.

Holidays can be hard, but they’re also an opportunity to set boundaries and rewrite traditions.
Brandy Monge shares tips from her personal experience on ways to navigate stress and find calm when the holidays aren’t so happy.

💬 What’s your go-to holiday #SelfCare strategy?

👉 http://balancedhealthstyles.com/surviving-the-holidays/ for ideas to make this season meaningful—even when it’s far from perfect.

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Sometimes death casts a shadow over celebrations. It’s helpful to make a plan: how do you want to spend the special day?

The dread or anticipation of a birthday, anniversary, or holiday can be worse the the day itself. Decide in advance if you want to include the memory of your loved one or try to distract yourself from the loss. Think about whether you’d prefer to be alone, be with a few close people, or be surrounded by a crowd. Do you want to stay home, or go out? It’s okay to take a break from or even permanently change traditions. Don’t feel obligated to do things just because you*always* do it that way.

In time, you’ll learn how to balance grief with celebrating. Sometimes all you can do is laugh and make the best of a terrible situation, like the family who made a dumpster fire birthday cake. Read their full story here:

https://www.today.com/food/people/teen-dumpster-fire-cake-honors-moms-birthday-dad-death-rcna77450

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Not feeling it this year? That’s okay. You can take a raincheck on the holidays. You’re also allowed to enjoy the season and feel happiness, even if you think you shouldn’t. Does that make you feel guilty?That’s normal. You can feel conflicting emotions at the same. Want some tips on how to cope with grief during the holidays? Read this resource from What’s Your Grief:

https://whatsyourgrief.com/64-tips-grief-at-the-holidays/

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Sending love to those who are grieving lost loved ones this #HolidaySeason, whether thru #estrangement or passing. This season can be difficult. Find ppl that will hold u tight & give u the care u need & deserve. You are strong & beautiful, even in your #grief.

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