"When life is good, the holidays can be magical. Likewise, when life isn't going so well, the holidays can be excruciatingly difficult. How you spend your time and energy will matter as you pave your way unmarried, at an intensely family-oriented time. These days of celebration don't have to be something you suffer through, however. With a little intention and compassion for yourself, you can move through this time in a way that protects your energy and supports your healing."
"Use it to explore a class or interest you never had time for before. By taking a course at the local junior college, you may also expand your social network. There is also "YouTube University," where almost any hobby you're interested in has someone teaching through "how-to" videos. Even if you don't have the extra time, try to carve out space to learn something new. It's a wonderful, healthy way to distract yourself from the holiday blues."
Holiday seasons after separation can feel either magical or excruciatingly difficult, and healing is not linear. Practicing intention and self-compassion can protect emotional energy and support recovery. Learning a new hobby or taking a class provides productive distraction, skill-building, and potential social connection. Creative outlets such as painting, knitting, writing, gardening, floral work, photography, music, or ceramics provide focused mindfulness and tangible, fulfilling results. Even small investments of time in learning or creating can reduce holiday blues and foster resilience. Spending time with animals, volunteering, or engaging soothing activities further supports emotional regulation and healing.
Read at Psychology Today
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