Holiday Feelings: Are They Merry or Stressful?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Dec 18, 2018

We are in the middle of a holiday season marked by twinkling lights, music, movies and sentiments that are supposed to bring joy and cheer. What if you don’t feel those sentiments right now? Is that OK?

Perhaps you have experienced difficulties, maybe health problems, loss of a job, or loss of a loved one. Maybe it is not possible to work-up the holiday cheer that everyone else experiences.

What do we do with the holidays if we are not feeling cheerful and upbeat?

Let's share together what you are doing with your less-than-merry holiday feelings.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 7, 2019

In reply to @suerc "He did not come today !! Funny that" + (show)

@suerc- I hope that he didn't take his tools!

lioness | @lioness | Jan 7, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@suerc- I hope that he didn't take his tools!" + (show)

@suerc. wonder why ? Hope he didn't walk of in the middle of work or lack of like @merpreb said did he leave his tools

JK | @contentandwell | Jan 9, 2019

In reply to @suerc "well I don't know if you all remember me but I just need to vent. This..." + (show)

@suerc Oh my goodness, Sue, I can only imagine your frustration. This is really unacceptable. Did he have good references? If so then hopefully he will finish soon and have done a good job for you.
JK

suerc | @suerc | Jan 9, 2019

In reply to @contentandwell "@suerc Oh my goodness, Sue, I can only imagine your frustration. This is really unacceptable. Did..." + (show)

Well he showed up today at 11:30 . Yes he was referred by a neighbor down the street. So I went down the street and asked the neighbor about him the other day . He said the only thing I forgot to tell you if you are on a time strain don't use him he is slow. But they went. Thanks a lot!!

JK | @contentandwell | Jan 9, 2019

In reply to @suerc "Well he showed up today at 11:30 . Yes he was referred by a neighbor down..." + (show)

@suerc that’s a big thing to leave out.
JK

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 9, 2019

@sueric- I agree with JK- it is a very big thing to leave out. Perhaps you need to set a schedule for him to work. He shouldn't be showing up any time he wants. It's a job.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 9, 2019

@suerc I agree give him a time frame and that's all you,ll pay him what he is doing is unacceptable

suerc | @suerc | Jan 10, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@suerc I agree give him a time frame and that's all you,ll pay him what he..." + (show)

ok guys I gave him till Saturday the 12th to be done. If not I have someone to finish !!!

lioness | @lioness | Jan 10, 2019

@suerc good for you hopefully he will speed up ,@be done by then

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 8, 2022

Hi All:

The end of year is approaching and the merry feeling that we see in stores and in our neighborhoods often brings stresses that are unique. Unrealistic expectations and demands on our time and budgets can bring about feeling of discontent that keep us from enjoying this time of the year.

How are you feeling as we approach this holiday season? What have you done in the past to take care of yourself?