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Is Seasonal Depression hitting you hard this year? Whether you are sad for a reason, or you are just not feeling like yourself, I recommend trying these self-care options that will help you look and feel better as the weather gets cold. As a bonus, they are fall themed!
JOURNALING
Try writing a gratitude list to highlight the positive things in your life and appreciate what you have. It really does help you feel better! If you use aesthetically pleasing stationary, then it could also help you feel more put together and in control.
FACE MASKS
Using a face mask is a great way to take care of yourself and unwind from a long day. The Freeman smoothing scrub mask is a great fall-themed pumpkin mud mask; it evens out your skin tone and smells so good! So, grab some tea or your hot drink of choice, put on some Gilmore Girls, and put on a soothing face mask to help you relax.
COFFEE
To get into the festive mood, go out and buy yourself a holiday-flavored coffee. Along with that, you could go for a walk with your coffee, which is known to give your mind a sense of calmness (especially with the fall leaves!). As a bonus, Starbucks just released their holiday flavors, so give those a try!
FRIENDS
If you are a person who loves to be around people, then go ahead and throw out some comfy blankets and pillows and invite some of your besties over for a Gilmore Girls marathon! (Or any show of your choice.) A friend group that watches Gilmore Girls together, stays together.
BAKING
If you want your house to smell amazing and have some comfort food, try baking something! There are hundreds of amazing recipes available online. Making apple pie can be time-consuming, but it’s very simple and the end result is so worth it. You can even buy pre-made dough at the grocery store if you aren’t the homemade baked goods type.
RETAIL THERAPY
If your love language is gift-giving and you need to de-stress, try some retail therapy! Look online for Christmas presents on websites like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Etsy. It would be even better if you were to shop at an online small business!
SOCIAL MEDIA
If you are a creative person, or if you just like social media, try making some holiday TikTok’s to get you excited for the upcoming holidays. Maybe start a TikTok that you can finish at Christmas, or just follow some current fall trends! Make something unique to you and your interests.
DECORATE
Decorate your house/room for the holidays! If you have a Dollar Tree, Target, or Walmart near you, they usually have plenty of cute and affordable decorations. You could even take your besties out with you! Who doesn’t love a good shopping spree?
GAMES
Playing games is a fun way to relax and spend some time with yourself. If you need a new game to play, Sims 4 just became free for everyone to play! There are so many holiday-themed things you can do on the Sims 4, like decorating your sim’s house with a holiday theme, designing a sim that is in winter attire, or making a family and hosting Christmas parties! The possibilities are endless.
So, there is no need to sit and be sad this holiday season. This list should give you plenty of inspiration to go out and do what you love, or find something new to love!
