Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini suggests practicing one or two of these strategies to improve your frame of mind and allow you to enjoy a holiday made especially for you.
The holidays are typically seen as the season for spending extended time with family and friends celebrating the season together, but this isn’t the case for many. The anticipation of spending the holidays alone can bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. If you plan to celebrate alone, whether by personal choice or being emotionally or physically distanced from the ones you love, there are ways you can manage these emotions to find a greater peace and appreciation for the season.
Sometimes sadness is accompanied by feeling sorry for ourselves, causing us to fixate on how the holidays were once celebrated. This deepens our sense of loneliness and strengthens our sense of loss. Instead, reframe your expectations to experience something different this year. Remind yourself that different isn’t bad but rather an opportunity to grow and learn more about what brings peace and joy to your day.
Being alone doesn’t mean you’re broken, intolerable, or need help. Use the time to channel your authentic self, connect with your faith, and celebrate the day with gratitude and appreciation that you have this time to get back in touch with what adds meaning to your holidays.
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