"It sells us the idea that joy and celebration are a must; yet for many, it can also be a season of amplified loneliness, grief, and interpersonal conflict. It intensifies the pressure to consume, yet still gives us the possibility of being creative and sustainable in our giving and receiving. It offers us the opportunity for new beginnings, as much as it can remind us of how difficult it is to change, even when we want to."
"The way we sit, lie, or walk, the foods we choose when we are in a hurry, or even the words we use or keep quiet about when interacting with others, are examples of habits that can effect our well-being for better or worse. Every single moment is an opportunity to question why we pursue or avoid specific actions, or themes of conversation."
Holiday periods present paradoxes: mandated joy can coexist with amplified loneliness, grief, interpersonal conflict, and intensified consumption pressures alongside opportunities for creativity, sustainability, and renewal. Many everyday behaviors operate on automatic pilot and influence wellbeing positively or negatively. Noticing transitions between days, seasons, or years can motivate intentional crafting of activities that feel meaningful and sustaining. Rituals, grounded in culturally elaborate practices, can transform mundane habits into actions imbued with deeper meaning. Daily rituals tailored to personal needs and intentions help align behavior with core human values, foster balance, and support wellbeing during festive and ordinary times.
Read at Psychology Today
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