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The Truth About 'Holiday Cheer' Is That It's A NOT So Cheerful Time Of Year

It's OK to not be OK.

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The Truth About 'Holiday Cheer' Is That It's A NOT So Cheerful Time Of Year
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The end of the year is always considered to be filled with lots of happiness and cheer, but maybe that's not the case. Sometimes we do have a heart that's 3x as small as the Grinch, and that's OK. As a society, we create these myths and legends on "Holiday Cheer". It's not always families reuniting and present wrapping, yet it's not as dreary as it seems.

Admit That Holiday Depression Is A Thing

Holiday Depression is not as scary as it seems. It can be as simple as feeling lonely when you're away for your everyday people. Even if you have an exciting life, it's OK to get down every so often. Denying the way you feel make it's worse. No one has to stay happy forever.

Money Does Not Equal Happiness

Hearing what your friends get for the Holiday can ultimately trigger some feelings of resentment. Just because you didn't get the latest technology piece, doesn't mean you are not good enough. Social Media can be a dump some days when people assume if you don't have money, you can't enjoy the Holidays. A nice good book with a cozy blanket can be just as good.

You Don't Have To Be With Family

Many people associate the Holiday's as family-oriented, but it doesn't have to be that way. Not everyone loves their family and should not be put down because of that. A family consists of the people who love and accept you whether they be by blood or of your choosing. If that means spending this season alone, that is perfectly acceptable. Don't feel down because your family conditions are not perfect enough to society's standards.

Perfection Is Overrated

You don't need the perfect picture, perfect present, perfect family, perfect life, or perfect anything really. Don't let other people tell you how you live your life. If it's not as perfect, well, that's OK because perfect is a demeaning term that has no meaning unless you define it yourself.

Be Thankful For The things You Have 

What you have is just enough for you. If you're feeling a little down, remember what you have even the small things. Everyone has something to be thankful for during the Holidays, even if it's not as much as the next scroll on Social Media.

Remember, it's OK to not be OK, but if you are having reoccurring depression, make sure you are reaching out and getting the help you deserve.

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