Letting go of the holidays is difficult and it often leads to 'seasonal affective disorder' or simply the post-holiday blues. You might have to pack away all the Christmas decors and go back your daily grind, but you do not have to lose that cheerful spirit that the Holidays brought.
To keep your home and heart lively after the Christmas season, focus on the new year, and avoid looking back to the old one. Keep that Christmas tree, and anything that obviously says Christmas, but hold on to the shiny decors. They are still perfect for the winter, and bright decors give you a fresh feeling which is what you want to have at the start the year.
Also, try to surround your home with comforting scents to drive away the blues. Using aromatherapy is helpful in mood setting as well as treating depressive symptoms according the National Health Institute.
Light affects our body's biological rhythm, and if this pattern is disrupted, it could result to stress and depression. Open your home to more sunlight and or make sure your home is bright enough to combat the cold that January brings. At night, surround yourself with therapeutic or scented candles. Opt for lavender or eucalyptus candles for an additional aromatherapy.
There is no need to cease interacting with friends and loved ones, just because the holidays are over. You may no longer have Christmas parties or reunions but you could always meet up with your loved ones on any day of the week. Invite them over even if it is a weeknight, for a cup of hot chocolate or wine. Talk about what you are looking forward to this year.
Lastly, fill your home with things that will remind you of the important people in your life, and keep in mind that you are loved. Use the bed linens or pillows that you have received from a family member last Christmas, or create a photo wall and fill it with pictures of your friends and loved ones.