Monday, December 25, 2017

Unexpected Discomfort



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“How to find Christmas peace in a world of unrest? You cannot find peace on the outside, but you can find peace on the inside, by letting God do to your soul what Mary let Him do to her body. Namely, let Christ be formed in you.”

– Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

Saturday, December 23, 2017

No Christmas Sadness

The Celebration of Savior of the World Birthday ought to be most happiness, joy, and fun-filled celebrations spent with family and friends, right? That Seems Not be the case ! For many, the Christmas Season falls far short of these expectations, which can result in increased stress, mild depression, and feelings of anxiety. We call this emotional reaction “Christmas sadness.”


As you think about the Christmas sadness, you may remember a holiday that left you feeling less than festive – a particular situation that sparked your

Christmas sadness. So, what to do? Before we talk about solutions, let us consider a few things that may fuel these feelings. Keep track of how many of these describe your typical Holy Days:
·         Unrealistic holiday expectations – expecting a Holy Day
·         Excessive time demands – work, shopping, parties, decorating, family obligations
  • Nostalgic memories of past Christmas celebrations
·         Conflicted family relationships that may worsen during the holidays
·         Overspending on gifts, travel, and entertainment
  • Overindulgence in alcohol and Christmas foods
If any of these ring a bell yes, do not despair. There are things you can do to keep the Christmas sadness away.
·         Maintain healthy habits. Eat healthy foods, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly.
·         Adopt realistic expectations. Do not expect a perfect HOLY Day – it does not exist. Avoid comparing your Christmas to what you see on social media. Remember, most people only post the good stuff. Do not expect your family members to get along during Christmas, when there is conflict throughout the year.
·         Create a budget. Stick to it. Overspending only worsens the Christmas sadness.
·         Set appropriate limits. Prioritize demands on your time, and say “no” to certain invitations and activities. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Pace yourself. Avoid overextending yourself so you do not end up feeling resentful and overwhelmed.
·         Volunteer. Help someone in need or donate a gift to a needy child or family.
·         Enjoy festive Parish and civic activities. Many of these activities are free.
·         Moderate your alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant and can intensify the Christmas Sadness.
  • Manage excessive consumption of Christmas foods. Indulging will only add to your stress and feelings of guilt. Eat a healthy snack before going to a Christmas party. Hunger will set you up to overindulge.

If trying to put all of these tips into action feels like too much to tackle, just pick a few that you think will prove most beneficial and try them this year.


Review the list and see how you did. Do you need to add things to your list next year to further improvement Christmas? If yes, make those decisions now while the thought is fresh on your mind, and have your 2018 holiday plan ready to go. By being proactive, you will have one less thing on your commotion list next year.


Christmas Is the Outstanding means to connect with others, to relax and reflect, and to relish feelings of love and gratitude. To keep the holiday blues from diminishing this special time, be mindful of the behaviors and situations that fuel stress and negative feelings, and proactively make choices and decisions that will make your holiday a healthy and enjoyable one.


May the Eternal Physician of the World Heal, Bless, and Protect you.
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