If you are worried about spending Christmas alone why not try some of these tips...
Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones over mounds of tasty food and is meant to be a happy holiday.
The anticipation for Christmas can start as early as November, as we are plagued with emotional advertisements that pull on the heart strings. However the lead up this year has been dampened by the crippling cost of living crisis, putting pressure on households to spend money while budgets are tight.
Christmas is a varied experience. There is no one overriding version that applies to all, or even most, people. A lot of people work over Christmas, and students may choose, or not be able to, return to their family homes. And while we often think of isolation as something that impacts older older, research confirms loneliness affects all people of all ages. Some studies have found actually younger people are more likely to report feeling lonely than other age groups.
If you hesitate to talk to people you know because you worry they won’t have time, think about how you would respond if they reached out to you.2. Volunteer Consider volunteering with any range of age groups, communities, animal shelters or charities. 4. Catch up on books and box sets Allow yourself to get stuck in to a good book. Reading can brighten your mood. If you are not confident in reading, you can always listen to an audiobook, or indulge in a box set that you wouldn’t have time for ordinarily.
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