Monthly Archives: November 2021
Raise your hand if you are tired of talking about and dealing with COVID-19. I know that I sure am!
However, COVID-19 is still around and is affecting us in many ways so the best we can do is try and learn to live with it safely. This time last year, many people did not celebrate the holidays in their usual way with family and friends due to the recommendation to socially distance and stay home. This year many of us are cautiously stepping out of our homes and into planes, trains and automobiles (remember that movie from the 1980’s?) to get our holiday spirit on. It is understandable to want to see everyone and do everything we can this holiday season. But, at the risk of spending the rest of 2021 feeling stressed and overbooked, it is important to reflect on what is really important to us and think about what memories we would like to have of this year. Do we really remember all the presents we receive or give to others? Is it worth frantically running all over town (if you still like to shop old school and actually go into brick and mortar stores these days) to find the perfect gift for someone? Does it really matter if our home is meticulously decorated for the holidays or if we have 25,000 lights hanging from our roof like Clark W. Griswold? Most people remember more vividly how they felt during a holiday or event and remember much less about the details we tend to fret about in the moment. So, keep that in mind this holiday season and try not to do too much, buy too much or sweat the small stuff too much!
Happy Holidays,
Dana Nolan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Veterans battling mesothelioma struggle with many emotions on Veterans Day. Here is an article I wrote about some of their struggles.
https://www.asbestos.com/blog/2021/11/10/veterans-day-vets-with-mesothelioma/