10 Tips For Beating The Holiday Blues
Cut back on the Christmas carols
It’s not uncommon for Christmas music to trigger feelings of sadness and angst — especially when played too early. “Christmas music is likely to irritate people if it’s played too loudly and too early,” clinical psychologist Linda Blair told Sky News. “It might make us feel that we’re trapped. It’s a reminder that we have to buy presents, cater for people, organize celebrations. Some people will react to that by making impulse purchases, which the retailer likes. Others might just walk out of the shop. It’s a risk.”