First of all: Anyone suffering from depression should ALWAYS seek professional help. In the case of "only" bad mood, however, it may be worthwhile to resort to the following tips. Especially in the current time, in which it does not seem to be really clear how things will continue, it is after all normal to have negative, or at least no positive, thoughts every now and then.
The turn of the year often acts here like a kind of "magnifying glass" on problems. It allows to pass in review and forces quasi to look into the future. This is a position that many people cannot really identify with. However, the following tips can help you to see the positive as far as possible and to get off to a (hopefully relaxed) start in 2022.
Tip #1: Plan a little ahead
What "a little" means in this case is certainly up to each person. Possibly, this kind of pre-planning could also be called "good intentions". Whatever the case, planning ahead means structuring one's everyday life a little, but possibly also coming up with a "Plan B". Those who take appropriate precautions usually keep a little better control over the bad mood and can therefore also face 2022 in a somewhat more relaxed manner.
Tip No. 2: Sport in winter? Why not?
This is one of the most classic excuses ever: "Actually, I WOULD like to do sports, but it's just too cold. " Strictly speaking, there are many items of clothing that are not too expensive, but which allow movement in the fresh air.
And if you want to motivate yourself together to start the new year a little more active, you can also ask your sweetheart to join you. And don't worry! It doesn't have to be a marathon! Those who neither over- nor under-exert themselves will stay on the ball longer anyway.
Tip #3: Lounging is allowed... and important
Despite meticulous planning, it is of course possible that one or the other contact restriction will also be set in one or the other year. This is where happy couples have an advantage. They have virtually been given the "order" to stay at home, snuggle up and enjoy togetherness. Again and again, people talk about how nice it can be to let the "old year" end in a relaxed way. Why shouldn't you start the year in a relaxed way?
Tip No. 4: Don't consume too much news
Many people's news consumption increased significantly during the pandemic. No wonder! After all, something new happens - at least as it is felt - every five minutes, doesn't it? The question, however, is: What should we know and what might have time before the 8 p.m. news? Here, at the latest, it becomes clear that social networks are both a curse and a blessing. Because: a continuous news intake and the permanent reading of the news ticker can stress and cause bad mood. It's important to switch off from time to time.
Tip No. 5: Support each other and get help if necessary
As already mentioned, it can be an advantage to live in a healthy partnership in an extreme situation such as a pandemic. Those who manage to support each other and pick each other up again and again often get through lockdowns and the like in a more relaxed manner than others.
However, if it becomes apparent that mutual support is not helping, it is important to recognize the limits of what is possible and to seek professional help. A first point of contact can be the telephone counselling service at Tel. 0800 - 111 0 111 can be.
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