Happy Holidays from River Pines Counseling!
Here are a few of our tips for best mental health over this holiday season:

• Focus on small moments of beauty.
  A bright smile exchange, a hug, snowy pine trees, meadow deer, a card from an old friend, that first bite of a favorite holiday food, giggles on a snow sled, cinnamon candles, a crackling fireplace.
• Enjoy life from all 5 senses.
  What can you notice when you pay attention to the detailed experience of your seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling senses?
• Have some adventure.
  Find a new hiking trail, make a snow angel, drive to see holiday lights, try a new recipe.
• Surround yourself with people that bring out the best in you.
• Expect less of yourself and others; appreciate more.

For more resources check out the below.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544
https://nami.org/Blogs/From-the-CEO/December-2021/The-Most-Difficult-Time-of-The-Year-Mental-Health-During-the-Holidays
https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2019/10/28/5-ways-to-manage-your-mental-health-over-the-holidays/?sh=7dddd9e631ed
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logged-in-and-stressed-out/202211/minding-your-mental-health-holiday-season

All Best Wishes!