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SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS ALONE?
Many Americans spend the holidays alone every year, and the pandemic has only made it more difficult for people to see their loved ones, as travel has become more restricted and strenuous. If you’re one of these people who are spending their first holiday season alone this year, here are a few strategies you can try to make the situation a little easier. Don’t hold yourself to the usual standards. One of the best things about spending the holidays alone is that you can do things your way. You don’t have to worry about meeting everyone else’s standards. Instead, you only have to make yourself happy. Simply telling yourself that you are not going to have the usual holiday environment can slightly help, but redefining what the holiday means to you can remove a huge weight. Trying new things or looking toward the future are great ways to reduce the stress of spending the holidays alone. Keeping up with old traditions may remind you of what you’re missing out on, so it can greatly help to create your own traditions. Plan ahead. If you know in advance that you’re going to be spending the holidays alone, planning ahead can prevent negative feelings. While being spontaneous can sometimes keep things fresh, it could leave you with a feeling of hopelessness about what to do next. There’s no need for your list to be extensive or highly detailed, but even just planning to watch a movie or cook some of your favorite dishes can give you Just because you’re not seeing people during the holidays does not mean you should forgo your basic needs. Stick to your regular hygiene habits and do not let them get away from you. The same goes for eating and sleeping. Staying clean, well-fed, and well-rested goes a long way toward improving your happiness. As with all mental health advice, what works for some something to look forward to. Take care of yourself. BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH THESE TIPS
After the chaos of 2020, I hoped things would calm down in 2021, but no such luck. Fortunately, I have a superhero on my side helping The Mottley Law Firm through these tough times: you! Yes, you read that right. If you’re reading this newsletter — and especially if you have hired my firm this year or sent a friend or family member our way — you’re at the top of my thankful list. Our law firm relies on word- of-mouth referrals from clients and partners to keep its doors open, and you’ve provided them! Thanks to you, we’ve achieved many of our annual goals (read more about my goal-setting strategies on Page 1) and helped more people than ever before. We settled several landmark traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other personal injury cases, giving dozens of badly hurt people and their families a new lease on life. We also worked on vital family estate disputes and business disputes that were life-changing for the folks involved. So, I’ll say it again — thank you! It means a lot that you trust us to do what’s best for the people you love. And if you haven’t sent a referral our way, it’s never too late to do so. You can pass on our contact information — visiting MottleyLawFirm.com or calling (804) 823-2011 are the best ways to get in touch — or reach out to us for advice on how to help a friend in need. If we don’t have the tools to resolve their case ourselves, I promise we’ll know another attorney who can. All you need to do is ask.
does not work for everyone. Do what you think will work best for
you and help you keep your thoughts happy.
All the best,
–Kevin Mottley
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