Three ways to beat the holiday blues

Living on your own warrants an accomplished feeling of independence and adulthood, especially when you find yourself in a new and exciting place. 

Sadly, it also stirs up feelings of loneliness when the holidays come around. When it comes to Christmas, feelings of nostalgia and homesickness tend to peak. Missing out on family festivities and traditions can be a bummer. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make the most of this holiday season with those around you or simply by yourself. Consider some of these options to have a fun holiday. 

 

Travel the world (or somewhere new)

 

While everyone else is making his or her annual visit to Grandma’s or Mum’s house, you could be taking an all-inclusive beach trip to Cancun! No, seriously. Where have you always wanted to go? What have you always wanted to do? Why not take the opportunity to satisfy your wanderlust and immerse yourself in a place you dreamed of going? Also, depending on when you do it, the cost could be significantly less than during peak season. 

 

Cozy up and chill out

 

Sometimes the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be exhausting. If staying home is more up your alley, make it the best staycation ever! 

Commit to a new Netflix show, or have a Christmas movie marathon and cozy up on the couch. Indulge yourself with a yummy dinner and delicious festive sweets. 

If you still want some company, invite friends over or neighbours and co-workers who aren’t going home for the holidays. If you have enough guests, host a potluck, or tap into everyone’s competitive sides with a fun game or cards night. 

 

Be charitable

 

You may be upset about not going home for the holidays, but spare a thought for those without families or homes. Volunteering to help feed the homeless is a wonderful way to give back to your community. Human interaction, love and kindness are crucial to our overall well-being, and charity and volunteer work are invaluable ways to demonstrate that toward another person and have it reciprocated.

Even though these activities can never replace the time spent with our families and loved ones, they are still worth a shot. The most important part is that you’re trying something different. Who knows? It could become a holiday tradition.

 

- Creators.com