Overcoming Loneliness this Christmas
Christmas is one of those times when the social norm is to get together with our families even if you never see them during the year. For those people who are isolated from their families, or do not have a family, it can be a time of great loneliness and even depression. The day can remind us of what we do not have in our lives. Even if this does not bother us at any other time of the year, it can get to us at Christmas. The thought that everyone else is with their families can really weigh upon us.There are many people who will be alone on Christmas day, so don't think that you are the only one, or that you are in any way a failure if you find yourself without company at this time.There are a number of things that you can do to make the day more pleasant for yourself.1) Plan a special day for yourselfPlan to spoil yourself on Christmas Day.
Plan a number of things that you really enjoy doing. Hire your favourite video, read a good book, buy some beautiful fresh flowers for your house, buy yourself a present and wrap it and put it under the tree. Even though it is just you make a special meal with all your favourite foods. Take a picnic to your favourite spot. Listen to your favourite music.
Go out and see a Christmas play.Go to Church2) Go out to lunch or on an organised tourGetting out and meeting others can be a great way to spend your day. You might even make some new friends.Talk to your local council, they will know where a community Christmas meal will be served.Travel agents and local councils will be able to put you in touch with people organising tours on Christmas day. There may be trips to the country where you will have a nice meal. Or there may be tours of Christmas scenes and lights. 3) Help others Help out at a homeless shelter for the day and spread Christmas cheer to others.
The Salvation Army or other church organisations or poverty groups will be grateful for any help you can offer. Helping others is always a great way to cheer yourself up.4) Invite others over for a Christmas meal.If you know of others who are going to be alone you can invite them over for a meal. You can delegate so everyone brings something to eat and make sure everyone knows what time you are expecting them.Make sure you decide before hand whether you want to exchange gifts or not. That way no one will be embarrassed by not having gifts for the others.This is only a small sample of ways to enjoy your Christmas more. I am sure you can come up with others.
The idea is to plan your day and fill it with things you enjoy. When you do this, you will have something to look forward to on the day, instead of a long day spent alone, thinking about all the things you are missing..
Teens Deck Their Cell Phones with Sounds of Christmas
Brittany Komisar, 15, likes Christmas music, but only a few weeks before Christmas.
And, she doesn't like hearing it in stores or on TV commercials; she only likes it on her?cell phone.Brittany is like many teens that are as likely to enjoy listening to Christmas carols as much as they would enjoy listening to disco.
That is, until her phone rings.
"Most of them (Christmas carols) are just plain boring.
A ringtone makes it more upbeat.
No lyrics to listen to.
So you get the whole tune out of it without the annoying words," said the Guilford, Connecticut ninth grade student.Seasonal ringtones are part of a big business in an industry that is ringing up profits for many companies across the United States.
Independent ringtone operators are earning $300 million per year from the sale of ringtones and some industry analysts estimate that carriers are deriving five percent of their annual revenues from data applications, the biggest...
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78 Percent to Spend More This Holiday Season
Seventy-eight percent of people say they will be spending more on Christmas in 2003, according to an annual survey conducted by My Merry Christmas.com. The survey tracks the attitudes and anticipated spending habits of consumers each holiday season. More than 85 percent of respondents are convinced that Christmas 2003 will be merrier than last year. "Folks feel a little more secure this holiday season," noted Jeff Westover, Editor of My Merry Christmas.com. "Last year we faced greater uncertainty in Iraq than we do this year, the employment picture has improved, companies are bouncing back from several tough seasons and families are gathering once again for holiday celebrations because travel has become more safe." Respondents to this year's survey indicate that employers are being a little more generous too: fifty-seven percent say employers will be paying a little more in their Christmas bonuses this season.
The annual survey -- now in its 4th year -- at My Merry Christmas.com...
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Even light exercise is good for you, so don't get discouraged!
When starting out exercising it is crucial that you enjoy what you are doing, so pick an activity that you like - walking, cycling, or sport for example, to get started, and worry about what the best exercise is later.The worst mistake you can make when starting out exercising is to pick a routine that is more work than you can handle.Of course you will be excited starting off, and sometimes this will make people pick a very hard, intensive, exercise regime. Often this program won't include any...
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Suzannah Galland and Diamonds: The Perfect Combination for a Romance Makeover at the Diamond Aquifer for the Oscars
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) March 5, 2006 -- While the Oscar nominees and presenters celebrated this week at the Diamond Aquifer, Romance Coach and Intuitive Advisor Suzannah Galland turned up the heat on some gorgeous, sparkling ice. Long known in Hollywood circles for her clarity and precision, Suzannah launches her new program, Romance Makeover" at this years Soho House event sponsored by the Diamond Information Center.For over a decade Suzannah Galland has listened to the heart stories...
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