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Happier and Healthier Holidays

HAPPIER and HEALTHIER HOLIDAYS Focus on the Meaning of the Holidays ·          Celebrate the spiritual meaning                          ·          Observe your faith traditions ·          Attend holiday concerts, plays and cultural events Change Stressful Traditions ·          Share meals and fun activities with loved ones and friends ·          Be creative in developing new, manageable ways to celebrate (gifts, decorating, entertaining, worship, foods, etc.) ·          Make celebrations special and meaningful to you and family Redefine and Manage Gift Giving ·          Spend within your means; refrain from using credit ·          Give gifts of skills and talents ·          Give of yourself by volunteering or visiting someone, lonely or ill Take Care of Yourself ·          Maintain a healthy dietary exercise and rest regimen ·          Avoid excess drinking ·          Take breaks and get down time ·          If down or depressed, reach out