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    Get In The Holiday Spirit!

    Your attitude plays a huge part in getting in the holiday state of mind. Playing holiday music, watching good movies, attending parties, and being in touch with family are good ways to ignite that fire! Who wants to be a scrooge during Christmas and other holidays and be a sourpuss when others are celebrating and in good spirits. Take action and do some simple things to make yourself a part of the holiday spirit. For those that cannot get out of the grinch mood, here are some ideas to give you a little push.

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    by Rooney

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    How To Survive The Holidays When You Feel Like The Grinch

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    1. Embrace your Grinch-ness.

    2. Don't spend money you don't have.

    3. Do something nice for a stranger(s).

    4. Just say "no."

    5. Find one outfit you're excited to wear.

    6. Focus on one holiday-related thing or activity you like (or at least don't hate).

    7. Don't try to lose weight.

    8. Connect with people you like and/or miss.

    9. Schedule an extra therapy appointment.

    10. Take care of your physical self.

    11. Start new traditions.

    12. And whatever you do: avoid the mall!

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    How To Survive The Holidays When You Feel Like A Grinch.

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