Tips for Kicking Post-Holiday Blues

As the holiday season comes to an end, so, too, does the high octane way you've planned, shopped, traveled, and socialized.The holiday momentum of go, go, go screeches to a grinding halt. Problem is, all the neurochemistry you needed to help you get through the holidays - stress hormones called cortisol and adrenaline – are leaving you feeling burned out, irritable, and just plain cranky.Maybe your hopes for holidays with family and friends were unmet, and you now have to deal with emotional let-down.Or maybe the march of the holiday bills is on its way -and thinking about paying the piper is not only depleting your bank account but your emotional well-being.All of these experiences are symptoms of Post Holiday Blues. Well, here are some tried and true tips to help you ease this post holiday down time. 5 Tips to Kick the Blues Sleep. After prolonged periods of stress, the body needs more sleep to slow the production of cortisol and adrenaline. Schedule a pajama day to just do nothing and rest. Consider unplugging from technology to give yourself some time to refuel. Exercise. Moving your body at least 30 minutes a day will help rid excess adrenaline and cortisol that keep you from relaxing and/or sleeping soundly. Walk, run, and play with the dog. Have a catch with the kids. Just move your body. Look forward. Keep your eyes on the next prize. The next birthday, an upcoming concert, a sporting event, etc. This keeps you forward-looking into the year...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: mental health well-being Source Type: blogs