If you are anything like me, you are dead the day after Christmas. Family events, eating, presents, socializing, being around people 24/7 makes me exhausted (although it is very fun). I wake up on the 26th feeling like I am extremely hungover even though I haven't taken a single sip of anything.
I get headaches from all the running and talking. Then comes nausea from the constant eating and carrying food that is still stacked up to the top in the fridge. Also, don't forget the sleepiness that comes from the non-stop Christmas movie attack that must happen the entire day.
It is all lovely and I am the biggest fan of Christmas, but the 26th is always the worst day. So, here are five tips for surviving the dreadful day after Christmas.
1. Hydrate yourself
Whether or not your holiday was a "dry" time, drink water all day. No need to put your body through the torture of dehydration after stuffing ham in your mouth for three hours. The ham was delicious, now nourish your body too.
2. Get all the blankets
The day after Christmas is well-deserved rest. Grab any blanket at all, fluffy, long, short, handmade, etc. Wrap yourself up like a post-Christmas burrito and take a nap. Trust me, everyone in your house will be thinking the same thing, so no judgment for snoozing off all the times you watched Elf yesterday. I know your struggle.
3. Eat leftovers
I know your stomach is still full of all the best food Christmas had to offer, but there is something magical about leftovers.I know your mom would appreciate if you could decrease the stacks in her fridge, so go all in and enjoy those mashed potatoes a second time.
4. Find anything but Christmas movies
You are going to need to detox yourself from all Christmas cheer until next year. Drain yourself of saying "Merry Christmas you filthy animal," and find a movie that isn't decorated with red and green. I get it, I love Elf too, but I recommend any romance movie from the 2000's. It's fun to watch, but you won't get invested.
5. Become an introvert
You managed to survive another year of questions and comments from family that I am sure you didn't want to answer, but you did it. So, celebrate by taking the day to not exist. Go into your room, hide under your blankets with water and food. Enjoy the day all to yourself. You deserve it.