DO YOU OVER-INDULGE AT CHRISTMAS AND REGRET IT AFTERWARDS?
January can be so depressing as you come down from the ‘highs’ around Christmas. According to the Law of Gravity, what goes up must come down. Is it possible to feel better in January after the festive season is over and still enjoy Christmas? I believe the answer is Yes if you don’t rely on alcohol to fuel your festive fun.
Let’s start with the office party. It might be tempting to take advantage of the free ‘booze’ on offer from your employer and you might think that you are having a fantastic time. However, will it be worth it if you can’t remember what happened next day when you return to the office and your colleagues remind you of the embarrassing things you did in front of the boss. This might have long-term consequences on your career too!
I know people who drink to excess in December and then have a month ‘drying out’ during January. Alcohol is a depressant and you will probably exacerbate the downward spiral by depriving yourself. Over-indulgence on food and alcohol could also lead to indigestion and other digestive problems in the post Christmas period.
What about the climax of it all; Christmas Day? It’s so easy to overdo it and end up getting involved in an argument with another member of the family, spoil the day for everyone and then regretting your actions afterwards.
It is so easy to get caught up in mindless eating and drinking when it might be better to savour every mouthful. Imagine you are a gourmet and you intend to engage every one of your thousands of taste buds and just slow down. Remind yourself of times when you have experienced fun and laughter without being inebriated, even if it means getting in touch with your ‘inner child’.
Unfortunately, having fun and being sociable is often associated with alcohol from the teenage years onwards. Remember, you didn’t need alcohol to have fun when you were a child so maybe now is the time to break those inappropriate associations and look forward to a happier and more positive January.
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