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Practical ways to 'get through' the holidays?

Former MemberFormer Member :)Posts: 2,072 Boards Champion
edited January 2023 in General Chat
So I'm sure I wont be alone when I say, Christmas can be a tough time for many of us.

Personally I have a full month to fill (university doesn't start back until the 18th of Jan) and I am still battling with my mental health struggles.

Hence I was hoping for some advice (which could also be helpful to others) on how to fill my time.

I felt this topic was appropriate, any practical ideas of things to do to stay busy would be much appreciated!!
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Online shopping and Netflix for me:)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I agree with Netflix,

    Going for walks, I love Christmas time walks, it's so peaceful and quiet.

    Volunteering, it's not to late to do some Christmas volunteering.

    https://do-it.org/ << May have some Christmas volunteering opportunities.

    Posting on the boards, starting some fun threads.

    Random acts of kindness over Christmas time.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm sure there are foodbanks / soup kitchen type places open around Christmas who would be grateful of your help.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Noob Posts: 2,197 Boards Champion
    Walking / running / seeing friends (or skyping them).
  • Former MemberFormer Member :) Posts: 2,072 Boards Champion
    Thanks for the ideas guys!

    Would love to volunteer, but can't commit at the moment due to uni! Plus I'm a bit restricted as I broke my foot so don't want to overdo things.

    I'd love to do something crafty or arty, but I just don't know what!

    Definitely will pop in on the boards over Christmas and help if I can :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Noob Posts: 2,197 Boards Champion
    apandav wrote: »
    Thanks for the ideas guys!

    Would love to volunteer, but can't commit at the moment due to uni! Plus I'm a bit restricted as I broke my foot so don't want to overdo things.

    I'd love to do something crafty or arty, but I just don't know what!

    Definitely will pop in on the boards over Christmas and help if I can :)

    If you're potentially interested in Knitting there is a website called ravelry.com with loads of patterns and forums on - plus youtube has great videos to help you learn! I find knitting to be helpful in keeping my hands busy and passing time when that's what I'm in need of!
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