Holiday Happiness Or Blues You Choose!

Tips To TAKE CONTROL and jazz up the holiday blues:

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) December 22, 2003 - - You can decide to make this holiday season a better one." Says, Devlyn Steele Americas leading Life-Coach who uses brain science to help people change the way they think. We need to learn, Our attitude is our decision."

As we approach the end of the year we tend to reflect back on what we did not accomplish, our failures in romance, career, finance and physical goals." Steele explains, Much depression and anxiety comes from a feeling of lack of control over our lives. We allow the holidays to overwhelm us and sweep our feeling of control away."

Coach Steeles Tips to take back control over the holidays:

Money: Dont fall in to the commercial trap of placing yourself in credit card debt. If you do, you may not get depressed during the holidays, but wait till you open the mail next month! Realize that holidays are about the spirit not the gift. Give what you can afford. Write cards and enjoy free activities.

Physical: Do not judge yourself, you cannot make any instant changes. Avoid, overeating and over drinking this will create holiday blues, and post holiday blues. Combat the blues with physical activity, take walks, play and workout.

Romance: Weather you are single or not the lack of the romantic life can send us into the blues. If you are single, you might not get to spend the holidays in the heat of romance, but believe me there are ways to change that next year. If you are in a relationship decide to initiate romance and do not wait for it.

Loneliness: We have expectations that we should be with family, friends or a lover during the holidays. We dont always have that choice. Instead of spending your time alone, make a huge charitable donation. Give your time to others and volunteer.

Expectations: Too much to do? Make lists and prioritize and give yourself a break. Divide tasks amongst family and learn that everything doesnt have to be perfect. Do your best, but the holidays is not what you give, or what you receive or the perfect party, its about being with each other, so enjoy!

Goals: Dont spend this time reflecting on the past, or comparing this holiday to others. You cannot change the past. Today is a new day, enjoy and decide that you are going to live your life right now right here.

Dont be a Bah-hum-bug," If you are feeling the blues, you are not alone! Abraham Lincoln who suffered from depression most of his life had this to say, Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Happiness or blues, you choose!

****If you are suffering from severe depression seek professional guidance.****