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Holiday Tips for Good Mental Health

TALK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS ... The worst thing you can do is keep your worries bottled up inside. Talking things out with someone you trust will help relieve your stress and find solutions.

ESCAPE FOR AWHILE ... Read a book, watch a movie to give yourself time to put a problem situation in perspective. Then, you'll be better able to tackle it effectively.

WORK OFF YOUR ANGER ... Hold off the impulse to lash out at someone who has provoked you-and do something constructive with your pent-up energy, like cleaning out the garage, playing tennis, taking a long walk or some other physical activity. You'll be better prepared to handle the situation.

GIVE IN OCCASIONALLY ... It's easier on the system to give in once in a while even if you feel you're right. When you yield a little, others often do too- -and that can lead to workable solutions.

HELP OTHERS ... Doing something for someone else will help you forget your own worries and give you a good feeling inside.

TAKE ONE THING AT A TIME ... The best way to tackle a heavy load is to tackle the most urgent task first and work your way through others gradually, one at a time. As you do, you'll find it's not such a "horrible mess" after all.

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