Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. Whilst it is a lovely gesture to wish someone a happy festive season the reality is that this may not be the case for some people. If you are going through a difficult time now for whatever reason, we have listed some ideas of things that you could do during the festive season, as well as things to remember. In times of difficulty, it is important to do activities that will nurture your mental and physical health.
Take a moment to acknowledge how you are feeling. We can be so consumed with life’s demands that we forget to acknowledge our feelings. Doing so can help us to process and come to terms with them, as well as giving us the opportunity to think about what may help us at this time. Doing this may stir up some difficult feelings so you may want to discuss this with someone.
Reach out to others. If you are struggling at the moment, reaching out and talking to someone else can be really helpful. It can help you to see your situation from someone else’s point of view and may help you to ease worry or provide an outlet for any upset or frustration you are experiencing. You may want to reach out to a family member, friend or you could phone a helpline or listening service. If you are in a crisis phone your local crisis line or 999 in an emergency.
Take some time for yourself to do something that you enjoy, whether it be listening to your favourite music, watching a programme, or doing a hobby like knitting. This can help you to feel connected to something and help to ground you in the present moment.
Take a moment to consider your achievements. When experiencing a difficult time, it can be helpful to remind yourself of your successes. They don’t have to be huge things either it could be that you are grateful for managing to wash your hair or get up and make yourself a cup of tea. Reminding yourself of things that have gone well can help you to feel more optimistic and empowered.
Over the festive period it can be helpful to take a break. If you are going to gatherings or socialising more with other people, taking time to recharge your batteries can help to prevent overwhelm and burnout. There is nothing wrong with asserting your boundaries and choosing to take some time out of the festivities if you wish to prioritise your own wellbeing.
And finally, during the festive season you may have more time to yourself. If you are looking for something to do you may find one of our courses beneficial. We have lots of different courses to choose from, it may be that you want to learn something new for fun or it could be that you may find one of our courses beneficial to your current situation. Some examples of these could include our following courses: ‘meaningful communication’ ‘dealing with other people’, ‘dealing with loss’, and ‘ coping with anxiety and panic disorder’.
If you would like to access our courses click the following button to take you to our eLearning site.
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. Whilst it is a lovely gesture to wish someone a happy festive season the reality is that this may not be the case for some people. If you are going through a difficult time now for whatever reason, we have listed some ideas of things that you could do during the festive season, as well as things to remember. In times of difficulty, it is important to do activities that will nurture your mental and physical health.
Take a moment to acknowledge how you are feeling. We can be so consumed with life’s demands that we forget to acknowledge our feelings. Doing so can help us to process and come to terms with them, as well as giving us the opportunity to think about what may help us at this time. Doing this may stir up some difficult feelings so you may want to discuss this with someone.
Reach out to others. If you are struggling at the moment, reaching out and talking to someone else can be really helpful. It can help you to see your situation from someone else’s point of view and may help you to ease worry or provide an outlet for any upset or frustration you are experiencing. You may want to reach out to a family member, friend or you could phone a helpline or listening service. If you are in a crisis phone your local crisis line or 999 in an emergency.
Take some time for yourself to do something that you enjoy, whether it be listening to your favourite music, watching a programme, or doing a hobby like knitting. This can help you to feel connected to something and help to ground you in the present moment.
Take a moment to consider your achievements. When experiencing a difficult time, it can be helpful to remind yourself of your successes. They don’t have to be huge things either it could be that you are grateful for managing to wash your hair or get up and make yourself a cup of tea. Reminding yourself of things that have gone well can help you to feel more optimistic and empowered.
Over the festive period it can be helpful to take a break. If you are going to gatherings or socialising more with other people, taking time to recharge your batteries can help to prevent overwhelm and burnout. There is nothing wrong with asserting your boundaries and choosing to take some time out of the festivities if you wish to prioritise your own wellbeing.
And finally, during the festive season you may have more time to yourself. If you are looking for something to do you may find one of our courses beneficial. We have lots of different courses to choose from, it may be that you want to learn something new for fun or it could be that you may find one of our courses beneficial to your current situation. Some examples of these could include our following courses: ‘meaningful communication’ ‘dealing with other people’ ‘dealing with loss’ ‘ coping with anxiety and panic disorder’.
If you would like to access our courses click the following link to take you to our eLearning site.
Go to Recovery College Online E-Learning