Keep the Jingle and Joy in Your Spirit This Christmas

The ember months are easily the busiest time of year for mental health counselors and coaches. September’s cooler weather signifies end of summer and a return to school, work, and responsibilities, October’s leaves signify change and reminds us of the temporariness of all things, November brings gatherings of people we many not necessarily enjoy being with for extended periods of time…then comes December with the expectations of traditions, more gatherings, and giftings. Quite frankly, some of the expectations can leave us feeling drained physically, emotionally, and financially. Holiday stress is so common that the American Psychological Association conducted a survey with 38% of those surveyed saying their stress increases during the holiday season. Even more serious, the National Alliance on Mental Illness recently reported that 64% of individuals living with a mental illness feel that their conditions worsen around the holidays. These survey participants stated the following reasons for why they feel glum: lack of time, financial pressure, gift-giving, and family gatherings. Let me say that again, lack of time, financial pressure, gift-giving, and family gatherings.

Remember, there are two kinds of fire in the world: One that burns and consumes and one that burns and empowers. May God’s word and God’s love burn brightly in you, giving you the strength to face any fire. Until next time, little embers!

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