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The Christmas and New Year holidays are certainly one of the most beautiful times of the year, but they can also be the cause of a bad mood. Even if we have a few days off from work and have more time to spend with our loved ones, various circumstances can soon put us in a bad mood.Too many obligations, not enough money, too little or too much time with loved ones… We have prepared some tips for you to help you get through this year’s holiday season without a bad mood!

What actually causes bad mood?

Stress and bad mood during the holiday season are usually a combination of several factors, but sometimes you will find it difficult to avoid them. But you can learn to neutralize them and make sure that your bad mood doesn’t spoil the wonderful moments with your loved ones.

Too many obligations and activities

During the holiday season, you will probably have little time for yourself. Until the last working day, you will rush to finish all your work obligations, then you will have stressful shopping for gifts in overcrowded malls, and when you finally arrive home, you will be baking three kinds of homemade cookies or decorating the tree and a whole series of visits.

Nice activities, right?

Each one maybe, but if they pile up over a short period of time, you’re definitely not going to tolerate them well. Even too much of a good thing can harm your well-being and mood!

Too much food and drink

Huge amounts of food and drink are actually a holiday tradition here, but we often go overboard. Due to the many delicacies that are on our tables during the holiday season, we often overeat and drink more alcohol than usual.

Of course, we know the consequences well: a bad conscience, a few extra kilos, feeling bloated, inappropriate behavior when drunk… The problem is mainly that things don’t disappear after the end of the festive season, but the extra kilos and unpleasant memories can accompany us far into the new year.

Financial problems

In times of crisis, financial problems are quite commonplace, but they are even more evident during the festive season. We spend a lot of money on gifts, food, celebrations and travel, which can quickly put us in a pinch. Perhaps financial problems plague us even before the start of the holiday season, which means that we can’t even afford real holidays, which of course brings us into trouble all the earlier.

It’s often the case that reckless holiday purchases leave us deep in the red for the next few months.

Loneliness

Loneliness is a common phenomenon during the holiday season, and it appears when you least expect it. For most of the year, you don’t even notice it, because you are busy with your career, recreation, superficial relationships – but when the period comes that you should spend with your closest ones, you realize that you don’t actually have them, which of course leads to sadness and bad mood.

It may seem like everyone you know has a family, a partner, children by their side – only you are completely alone.

Spending time with family

Loneliness is one extreme and spending time with your family is the other. If you are not used to it and only get together with your family during the holidays, it can be very comforting. Even if you get along great, too much time together can be just too much. You can quickly feel that you need a bit of silence and time just for yourself – while everyone around you expects you to be happy and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

If at the same time old family grievances and eternal criticism of your parents come to light, a crisis is guaranteed.

Seasonal depression

Do you find yourself in a bad mood during the dark and cold winter days? It’s not just a feeling, seasonal depression is a very common disorder. It appears in the winter months, when there is not enough sunlight and the days are short and cold.

And how to fight bad mood?

No problem is insurmountable, and even bad moods during the holidays can be avoided. The most important thing is to plan ahead – if stress usually hits you during the holiday season, expect it this year too. Arrange your obligations in advance and say “no” without a bad conscience – it’s your time!

Take time for yourself

During the holidays, you probably often feel like you have to fulfill everyone’s wishes, because that’s the only way the holidays will be perfect. Forget this ridiculous belief and realize that the holiday season is for you too, so you can spend it however you see fit.

Take time for yourself; go for a walk, get a massage, go to the sauna or just lie down and enjoy your favorite book. If you take enough time for yourself and overcome stress, all the other holiday “obligations” will probably soon become a pleasure, not a nuisance!

Don’t expect too much

Life will never be exactly what we expected it to be – and the same goes for the holidays. If you’re expecting a perfect celebration where no one spills a glass, soiles the tablecloth, makes a snarky remark, or leaves the party early, you’re likely to be sorely disappointed.

Be relaxed and spontaneous and enjoy imperfect time with your loved ones.

Remember what really matters

Don’t lose your temper because you can’t afford expensive gifts for all your loved ones and because your holiday meals won’t be gourmet. The only thing that matters is that you are together with your loved ones. The essence of holidays and a great celebration is not money and material goods, but people!

Confide your problems to someone

If you can’t get rid of unpleasant feelings that have long since outgrown just bad mood, the best idea is to talk about your problems with someone you trust. It can be a family member, a friend, a partner – just sharing your feelings with someone will almost certainly help.

If not, don’t hesitate to talk to a doctor or psychologist. Don’t be embarrassed – holiday stress is a common occurrence and it’s completely normal that you can’t always get out of the grip of negative feelings on your own!