The festive season comes with a lot of anticipation and excitement, as it is that time of the year when you get to be in a full-on celebratory mode and just do all the things you love. The joy that is accompanied by these festivities is addictive and can be felt by everyone around, thereby creating a euphoric environment of fun and merriment. However, often once this festive season is over, many people experience the post-festive blues. Before the festival, people have a sense of purpose, a direction to make the celebration memorable and have the time of their lives. Once that is done, all of a sudden, there comes a sense of desolation and sadness that is a little hard to overcome for some people. If you are also experiencing post-festive blues, Dr Chandni Tugnait, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Business Coach, NLP Expert, Healer, Founder & Director- Gateway of Healing shares some helpful tips.
Here are some ways of coping with the post-festive blues
Slow transition
First of all, we are not machines; so, it is not very easy to switch modes from celebratory to regular routine without any hang-ups. Dr Tugnait explains, “Once the festivities are over, give yourself some time to come out of that festive mode before jumping right back into your day-to-day activities. A sudden shift doesn’t sit well with our mind, so give it time for the transition.”
Stay connected
During the festive time, we connect and meet with all our loved ones, which brings us joy. So, once the celebrations are over, don’t go radio-silent on others. Stay in touch, have regular meet-ups or talk on the phone. Leaving behind the social liveliness of dear ones can get to us, so, try to stay connected and make time for connection with people in your schedule.
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Mini celebrations
One of the best ways to overcome post-festive blues is to plan mini celebrations in between your regular busy schedule. “They don’t have to be a lot; just a movie night or game night with people you love to hang out with could be enough,” suggests Dr Tugnait.
Stay active
Once all the rushing around of the festivals is done, the adrenaline rush goes away, so it is essential to stay active post your celebration days. That helps improve mood, reduce stress, and even help with unwanted thoughts of loneliness.
Prioritize self-care
“Taking care of yourself should always be paramount, whether after or before the celebrations. As long as you take care of yourself, you are prepared for a lot of things, and nothing can easily faze you. Learn to be patient with yourself, inculcate some habits that relax you and add to your knowledge and well-being,” shares Dr Tugnait.
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Seek professional help
If nothing works, and those post-festive blues are hitting you very hard, then there could be some more profound reason for the same. Reach out to a mental healthcare professional to address your feelings and learn how to manage those feelings of sadness for your overall well-being.
It's perfectly normal to feel blue after the festive season. Emotional turmoil may arise from juxtaposing the celebratory high and regular living. However, you may get through this phase more quickly if you comprehend these emotions and put healthy coping mechanisms into place. You are not alone in experiencing these feelings, and eventually, you will acclimate to your usual schedule while preserving the memories of yet another exquisite festive and wedding celebration.