The holidays can be fun.\xa0So fun.\xa0\n\xa0\nFriends. Family. Food. Drinks.\xa0\n\xa0\nGiving and receiving.\xa0\n\xa0\nJoy and magic.\n\xa0\nThe holidays can also be stressful, isolating, depleting and sad.\n\xa0\nLoss, regret, and defeat can feel amplified at this time of year.\xa0\n\xa0\nWhether you are filled with holiday cheer or trudging through the days with holiday blues, here are 6 ways your can have happier holidays:\n\nGive\n\nHave a budget\n\nBe ok with ok\xa0\n\nRewrite history\xa0\n\nCreate moments that can become traditions\n\nKnow thy family\n\nPlan your partying\n\n\xa0\nYou can read the full show notes at www.shamelessmom.com.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices