January is considered the month of memory and blessings because this is the time when most people plan to relax and reflect on the year that has passed and aside from the social media “disappointments” we are in explosion of New Year celebrations, leave of work and Lohri, Makar Sankranti festival holidays and make new promises to yourself. However, festivals bring many of us face to face with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Holiday sadness is often triggered by unfortunate life events, living in single households, declining relationships or Health concerns and this is mainly because people find it difficult to navigate their thoughts and feelings during challenging times. However, one of the most challenging causes of loneliness is a person’s inability to prioritize their mental health or deal with inner struggles.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ishan Shivanand, Mental Health Researcher and Founder of Yoga of the Immortals, explains: “A large segment of people tend to close themselves in the dark. In order to avoid guilt, anger, fear, insecurity, traumatic experiences, etc., they unwittingly engage in increased device time, emotional eating, or building up mechanisms for triggers. paralyze. This leads to permanent physical, psychosocial and mental disturbances – especially during the festive season. As a solution, one needs to continuously improve the relationship with oneself.”
“At the end of the day, we are all looking for inner peace,” she advises. As long as you’re willing to realize your potential and work on improving your mental health, you can restructure your life and improve your quality of life, and there’s no better time. to start with the holidays. To overcome loneliness and deal with holiday sadness, she suggests –
● Practice Yoga-based meditation methods: In your routine, include morning and evening practices of non-pharmaceutical scientific meditation modalities integrated with native medicine. With a team of doctors and scientists, we conducted research with participants reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia – and explored their responses to protocols. of those methods. To our amazement we observed a 72-82% reduction in symptoms, along with an improvement in quality of life, within 4-8 weeks of regular Yoga practice.
● Work on your belief system: In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we tend to build mental barriers and behavioral patterns that don’t benefit our health. Journaling is an exceptional tool for reinforcing positive thoughts and feelings – leading to the building of healthy belief systems. Involving real intentions and emotions while writing something can influence neural pathways to help manifest our goals.
● Express and communicate: Humans are expressive creatures. We need supportive environments in which we can communicate freely and engage in non-judgmental awareness. Whether it’s taking up new interests, discovering instinctive passions, or building relationships, be open to expression. When thoughts, words, and actions are united, we are capable of experiencing profound happiness.
