3 Holiday Coping Strategies
Tis’ the season to be jolly, right? Maybe not if you’ve recently split from your significant other. The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for our recently-single friends, but the ladies of BHR have come up with some coping strategies to help you turn a bah-humbug into a fa-la-la-la-la:
1. Be Merry. We get that it can be very depressing to see snuggly couples sharing holiday joy. Rather than characterize these interactions as painful reminders that you are no longer in that relationship, be happy for those PDA-poster children. The positive energy you’ll send out will come back to you in no time.
2. Plan in advance. If you’re left with no plans because of the break up, don’t fret and make plans. Whether this is reconnecting with family, or planning to volunteer at a charitable organization in November or December, you control the key to your social calendar. Unlock the possibilities.
3. Retail therapy. We’re not advocating full-on credit card debt, but there’s nothing wrong with a little retail therapy during the holidays, especially given the amazing sales! Buy that sexy red dress that you will wear to your company’s holiday party (and stand under the mistletoe while you’re at it).
- by Broken Heart Rehab
- posted at 10:00 am
- November 18, 2009