How to overcome the post-holiday blues

by Tobias Van Buren

I DIDN'T KNOW(1) I'D NEVER SEE MOM AGAIN See (2) and (3) in other Relationships & Family Area. Originally, my "LAST MOTHER'S DAY GOODBYE" was too long - rejected - so I have split it up into three parts, each under 20,000...read more

by Amy Huang

Back in a familiar environment, back working at the boring job or a job at all, back spying at the same boring neighbor and your mind still back in the days spent lazying on the beach, or soaking up the culture of that for...read more

by Pamela Kay

Eleven ideas for how to overcome post-holiday blues. The tree is down and resting by the trash can, which is overflowing with boxes and wrapping paper at the side of the street. Stray bits of angel hair and tinsel hide und...read more

by Christine G.

This is it, folks - the January slump. You've over-indulged, over-shopped, over-done. Your body is resisting your efforts to normalize your consumption of alcohol and sweets. The house guests have gone home, leaving a m...read more

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by Patricia Farley

Overcoming the post holiday blues can prove to be a challenge. Maybe, planning the next holiday day season all year long would go a long way in shaking the post Holiday blues. If this is too much to even think of one mig...read more

by Rex Coker

Just like the traditions we share with love ones and friends every year of our lives,the holiday blues seem to be shared by all as well.The kids have gone back to school,the house once again is easier to get organized ...read more

by Ray Marr

The holidays have come and gone a new year has dawned on us, and now it seems you are back to the daily grind of life and living. So how do you keep your spirits high and get back to the mood of the holidays past. Well st...read more

by Paul Bright

The post-holiday blues. The reason why people get them is because holidays involve that special time away from the place we don't want to be: work. Yet the irony is that work is how we can afford holidays and appreciate th...read more

by Helen Heard

How To Overcome The Post Holiday Blues Now that the holidays are over, the Christmas tree is down, the decorations are all packed, the extended family have all left, and it's time to go back to your everyday schedule. P...read more

by Suzanne Roerig

Holiday blues can hit hard, especially if your not ready for them. The first one hit me the year after my Father suddenly passed away. Christmas was his day, and he would often surprise us with a big present for the fami...read more

by Jennifer Winchester

As quickly as the whirlwind had me spun into a tizzy over gifts, ornaments, desserts, and merriment - it was over. Despite how easy it is to become overwhelmed and stressed out during the holiday season, there is still an ...read more

by Amanda Lenzini

And to all, a good night! First of all I would like to appologize for the novel. Truthfully, I have been dreding this particular holiday season. Not just due to being alone and broke with two children, and trying to kee...read more

by Tamara Wright

When returning from holidays we are often left feeling somewhat depressed and trapped. We're back into our normal lives wishing once more we were living a life free from the tensions and stress of everyday life. I have fo...read more

by Graham Lear

We all have these feeling as we come back off our holidays!the trouble is for the few days that we have been on holiday we have relaxed and we have gone out of our daily routine most of us work very hard during the year an...read more

by Sue Curtin

Reality has hit again...and we are back at work from our hols.. What a huge jolt this is and can leave us feeling low, frustrated and down right moody! I have discovered that this feeling occurs whether I have a good or...read more

by Crimson Boudoir

One of the main reasons that we feel sad or depressed by returning home after a glorious holiday,is that we do not have the things in our lives that we wish to have from an everyday perspective,and it is glaringly obvious ...read more

by Danette M. Scott

Overcome the post holiday blues by becoming more active,changing your attitude and developing positive thoughts.Invite a few friends over or go out to eat. The best activities to help you overcome the blues are those that ...read more

by Ross Hunter.

Any change is as good as a holiday-whether returning from a short break away, maybe just out of town or homebound from an exotic far off location- feeling rejuvenated and recharged, is the feeling all of us aim to ac...read more

by Helen Seymour

With all the seemingly endless planning and anticipation that we pour lovingly into creating our holidays, once its finally time to pack the bags and enjoy an escape from the everyday there is often already a sense of sadn...read more

by Sylvia Styman

Many of us look forward to a holiday away, whether it be a few hours away, interstate or overseas. Taking a long deserved holiday helps one relax, unwind, get away from the everyday activities and is a break from work. How...read more