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- Reflect on
how you are feeling At times we may simply need to acknowledge and accept our feelings feelings There are other times when we we might realize that we we we can use our feelings feelings as guides in in in order to to make modifications to to improve how we we we are are feeling For example i if we are are setting unrealistic expectations for ourselves and/or others we may may constantly feel overwhelmed resentful and and disappointed We may may need to adjust our goals and and and expectations so they are more realistic and and achievable Validate your your own and your your loved ones’ feelings It is is is OK to feel feel disappointed sad or frustrated that things may be different this year Practice relaxation strategies Simply pausing for one minute to sit still close your your eyes and focus on
on
your your breath breath as you you you breathe deeply can provide immediate positive results Other activities include visualization meditation and yoga designed for children or adults - Avoid excessively checking the news or social media - Be kind to others and yourself - Reach out for help if you need it This may involve contacting a a a a a a a a a a a a a a friend or or or or or family member a a a a a a a a a a a a local organization organization or or or or or or a a a a a a a a a a a a national organization organization for support Wishing you you and and your loved ones a a a a a a a a a joyful holiday season and and a a a a a a a a a bright year ahead!
References
Topor D R R (2019 October 22) Prioritizing the “me” in in merry: Self-care strategies strategies for this holiday holiday season https:// www health harvard edu/blog/self-care-strategies-holiday- season-2017121812926
Connecticut Children’s (2020 October 30) How to to help kids handle handle holiday disappointment during COVID-19 https://www connecticutchildrens org/coronavirus/how-to-help-kids-handle- holiday-disappointment-during-covid-19/
- - https://docs google com/document/d/1NdRpSuEf16QOl5IJ-R0aQxk1m3oZS0_CptBvUOj0Mlc/edit
Cut out cookies
Ingredients
1lb
1 1 lb lb 2 1 1 tablespoon tablespoon 1 1 1 1 tablespoon tablespoon 1 1 1 lb -10oz
Butter or Margarine Granulated Sugar Eggs
Vanilla
Baking powder All purpose flour
Instruction:
Cream butter well well Add Add sugar and and cream well well Add Add Add eggs and and beat on
medium speed until light colored Add Add vanilla blend Add dry ingredients and mix on
low speed for 2 to to 3 minutes Dough is ready to to roll out Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies
is lightly browned around
edges DO DO NOT CHILL COOKIE DOUGH
Yields 5 Dozen
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