#HighlySensitivePeople: More tips on how to cope with the holidays. (Part 4)

Here are more tips on how to cope with the holidays. Past Regrets As the year closes, we may take stock of the past months and feel bad about unfulfilled goals. Perhaps you didn't lose the weight or get the promotion you had wanted. While it's great to have high expectations, understand that goals are not always met within your planned time frame. Rather than feeling down, take this time to re-evaluate. Why didn't these things get done? Are these goals still important? If so, what could you do differently in the New Year to meet them? Regroup and re-energize by focusing on the future rather than lamenting the past! Be good to yourself this holiday season and do all that you can to manage…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Are The Holidays Stressful For You? (Part 1)

For many people, the holidays bring a lot of stress, and can be especially true for highly sensitive people. All of the extra work that is involved in preparing for the holidays can easily lead to feelings of overwhelm. Depression or loneliness can also bring on stress. You may have recently lost a loved one, or perhaps you don’t have a good relationship with your family or don’t keep in touch with them as often as you wish. Even bad weather can cause stress, as it may put off family gatherings or make travel difficult. (more…)

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