Well, we are in the thick of the holiday season.

Many shoppers are running to and fro in an attempt to make last-minute Christmas purchases.

As a result, stress levels are high, tempers are short and patience is in short supply.

In addition to experiencing an increase in feelings of frustration, many are also contending with a sense of gloominess, and even the onset of depression.

As you are out and about in these remaining days of 2015 you will encounter people who are in different states of mind.

I encourage considering not only your own well-being, but also the well-being of others.

Instead of flaring up, responding angrily, criticizing and judging, try extending compassion.

Go ahead; practice compassion.

A little compassion will go a long, long way. And who knows? You just may make someone’s holiday.

 Need Someone To Talk To?

If you feel like you need someone to talk to and don’t know who to contact, I’d like to refer you to Jacqueline M. Dawson.

Jackie is a Substance Abuse & Mental Health Therapist/Coach with more than 16 years of experience. In addition to coaching, counseling and Consulting, she’s also a popular blogger and advice columnist.

Jackie (affectionately known as “Jackie O’Nappy” around the web) is well-connected in the mental health field. If she can’t personally help you because logistics won’t permit, she promises to connect you to someone who can.

We want you to enjoy complete wholeness – mind body, soul and spirit.

We want you to know help is only a mouse-click or an email away.

To connect with Jackie on Facebook, click here. To connect with Jackie via email, send an email to hello@jackieonappy.com.

 

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