假期期间感到破碎或孤独时，要照顾好自己的15种方法
让我们一秒钟：对于每个人来说，假期并不总是“一年中最伟大的时间”。对于许多人来说，这可能是一个孤独而孤立的时间，尤其是如果您没有那个特别的人可以在槲寄生下亲吻或远离您充满爱的家庭。而且，如果您破产甚至只是试图省钱，那么压力似乎是不可避免的。
甚至如果the holidays are your favorite time of year, it’s still incredibly stressful and mentally exhausting. From compiling holiday gift lists to figuring out what your budget should be this year, it’s important for you to treat yourself with much-needed self-care. You may find yourself sleeping less while socializing and spending way more than you (and your bank account) can handle, so you need to listen to your body and mental state. Of course, the holidays are all about giving to others and spreading as much cheer as you can — but you can’t do that if you yourself aren’t taken care of. To help a little, I’ve compiled a list of 15 simple but effective ways to take care of your mental state and overall health during the holidays.
1. Take time away from friends to spend time with yourself.
All too often, I see friends and loved ones overworking themselves during the November and December months. From attending holiday parties to hosting your own, the holidays can feel like a never-ending cycle of talking, spending, and talking even more. Make sure to spend time with yourself this time. You’re going to need peace and quiet to calm yourself down when you feel overwhelmed and anxious about everything you have to do. Dedicate at least one night a week to just focus on you.
2. Respect the heck out of your budget.
太容易超越了，尤其是当您想在今年给所有亲人提供一些特别的东西时。但是，您需要首先尊重您可以和不能花钱的东西。给自己写一个预算，给自己呼吸账单，租金和紧急情况的空间。坚持下去，因为没有什么比在圣诞节那天对您的水电费付款更糟糕的了。
3.烘烤，烘烤和烘烤更多（或找到不同的舒缓，尚不牢固的活动）。
背负尊重您的预算，这是一种廉价而有趣的方法，是为您的邻居，朋友和家人烘烤美味佳肴。而且，您不必只坚持基础知识！从创建自己的饼干切割机到将食物染料用于米饭Krispie零食，您的亲人一定会爱上您的自制礼物。而且奖金，您可以自己节省一些，而无需花另一罚。
4.每天至少运动一次。
永远不要低估运动对您的身体和思想的力量。没有健身房会员资格？这完全很好（老实说，同样），因为您几乎可以做体育馆在家提供的任何事情。当您对家庭戏剧感到压力或对假期远离家园感到难过时，请在附近散步。这是释放一些蒸汽并获得一些内啡肽的绝佳方法。
5. Relax in anEpsom salt洗澡。
One of the best ways to relax after a terrible day at work or just to pamper yourself before a huge party, is to take a bath. (And it’s totally fine if you don’t have any of those fancy Lush bath bombs. The secret to a relaxing bath costs less than five bucks at the drugstore and will ease all your aches and pains from all the stress you’re dealing with. Epsom salts have been around for years and will seriously change your life in a matter of seconds.
6. Cook up an epic homemade meal you can be proud of, instead of ordering in.
We all know that there’s a certain high you get when your food comes to your door only 30 minutes after pressing the order button, but it’s also super costly. And my guess is, with the right recipe, you can cook up some of your favorite meals with a fraction of the cost. Fancy some Thai food or pizza? Learn how to make your favorite foods in your own kitchen, and stock up on those ingredients so you always can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home.
7. Be kind to yourself.
No matter what your holiday plans are or aren’t, please remember to treat yourself with love and respect. If you’re feeling lonely or a little sad, don’t beat yourself up and don’t put yourself into dangerous situations. Reach out to friends. Remember to breathe and remind yourself of all the things that are awesome about you. You are never alone.
8.参加更多小组活动。
小组活动相等的钱和压力较小。凭借生活社交或Groupon等网站，规划小组郊游和社交活动比以往任何时候都容易。想完成头发吗？使用Groupon并有一个朋友标签。想去圣诞节晚会吗？查找饮料和食物选择的折扣价，并与您的好朋友分开。
9. Make homemade holiday decor.
Gone are the days where you have to spend half of your paycheck on light up reindeer and flashing outdoor lights. You’d be surprised what some construction paper and scissors can do for intricate and pretty home décorations. If you’re struggling with a snowflake or other paper design, Pinterest is a free and easy way to find some great works of art.
10.阻止自己吃（或喝）您的感受。
With cold weather coming through, an urge to overeat or over-drink can also follow suit, especially if you’re feeling down. But instead of drowning your sorrows in too much champagne, talk to a loved one about how you’re feeling. You most certainly aren’t alone, and I’m positive you aren’t the only who has the case of the holiday blues.
11. Be grateful for the simple things, instead of the luxury items.
在当今世界，当您看到其他人随身携带新iPhone和Michael Kors手袋时，很容易感到失望，但请不要烦恼！要感谢您的拥有以及您的家人和朋友。您一生中的人们的价值远远超过您可以在购物中心购买的东西。
12. Have a spa day with yourself or a few friends.
Don’t have enough to spare in your budget to pay over 50 bucks for a pedicure and manicure? If possible, round up a few of your girlfriends and collect all your nail polish colors to have一个有趣的，女孩的夜晚（隔离批准了！) If you aren’t able to all physically come together, consider getting together via Zoom, with the same sentiment and spa plans in mind. Not only will you get a chance to catch up with your buddies, but you’ll also have cute toes and nails without breaking the bank.
13.一生中与您的父母或其他“负责任的成年人”一起购物。
父母可以始终保持您的检查，这也适用于购物！当您与爸爸妈妈或您与之相关的另一个父母的人物购物时，除了清单上的必要物品外，他们不会让您获得其他任何东西。这样，您将不会超支，也不会得到您不需要的东西。
14.将预算的一部分花在是的，您猜到了：您自己。
While you’re making lists for presents and gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget to save yourself a little bit of money for what you want, or even to get something you know need, but feel guilty getting. It’s so important to give yourself some love and remember your own needs and wishes.
15.与您在家中的食材。
花一些时间用红糖，鸡蛋和蜂蜜等物品宠爱您的脸和身体。您甚至可以制作自己的面膜，去角质乳液和剃须奶油。诚实地，如果我自己这么说，坦白地说，在感觉和看起来美丽的同时节省金钱是最好的交易。如果您是DIY爱好者，这里有一些很棒的便宜到您可以从当地药房购买的物品hereandhere呢
（该帖子最初发表于2018年12月，此后已更新）
劳伦·贾维斯·吉布森（Lauren Jarvis-Gibson）是位于华盛顿大都会地区的作家和诗人。自2015年以来，她的作品已在思想目录，Huff Post，Allure和Yourtango上发表。当她不写作时，劳伦（Lauren）尽可能地为泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift）捍卫泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift），并在她的家乡塔科马公园（Takoma Park）供应葡萄酒。她的诗集，Paper Hearts, is available on Amazonhere。
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