24/12/2024
As Christmas is almost here again and the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that the holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. For some, it’s a time of joy and connection but for others, it may bring painful memories, loneliness, or challenging family dynamics. The darker days of winter can also amplify feelings of sadness or anxiety.
If you’re finding this time of year difficult, here are a few things that might help:
✨ Reach out to someone you trust—sharing your feelings can ease the burden.�
✨ Set boundaries around events or interactions that leave you drained. It’s ok to protect your time, energy, and well-being.
✨ Focus on small, meaningful moments of connection over perfection.
�✨ Take moments for yourself to slow down and soak in the small joys, like twinkling lights or a favourite book.�
✨ Remember, it’s okay to feel exactly how you’re feeling—joyful, sad, or somewhere in between.�
✨ If you’re grieving, give yourself permission to acknowledge your loss and honour it in your own way.
✨ If you’re supporting a child who is having a difficult time at the moment, do have a look at this blog post:
🌟 https://www.brighterfuturesforkids.com/blog/big-feelings-at-christmas-time-helping-your-child-to-cope
�✨ Create or embrace traditions that feel meaningful to you, even if they look different from others. �
✨ Reflect on how far you’ve come this year and allow yourself to dream about the year ahead.
For more tips, you might find this blog post from the archive helpful:�🌟 https://www.brighterfuturespersonalgrowth.co.uk/2021/12/22/coping-with-christmas-when-were-just-not-feeling-it/
If you find this season particularly overwhelming, or perhaps are ready to address something that’s been causing you unhappiness for a while, know that I’m here if you need a space to talk—feel free to reach out or send me a DM. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves is the courage to ask for support.
Finally I’d like to express my my heartfelt thanks to all the lovely clients I’ve had the privilege of working with this year. . . thank you for your trust, courage, openness, and commitment to growth even when it's been hard. It’s been an honour to walk alongside you, and a joy to see the transformations you have experienced.
Wishing all my past and present clients, and my followers, a peaceful holiday season and a new year filled with hope and healing 🌟
