当我们结束另一个historic year, we hope that you will use this holiday break as an opportunity to reflect, relax, and rejuvenate yourself for 2022. Listed below are some ideas to help you stay mentally and physically healthy this season.

Stay connected

• Spread some holiday cheer! Safely spend time with friends and family in person or virtually!
• Send holiday cards or hand-written notes of warm wishes to those you know or those away from family (e.g., hospital patients, senior citizen homes, military, etc.).
• 如果今年无法使用您的平时传统，请受到启发来创建新的传统。
• Donate or volunteer. Safely help those in need during this season and beyond. Helping others can lift your spirits and broaden your friendships.

放松并恢复活力

• Embrace the quiet time of the holiday break and use this time to de-stress and practice self-care (e.g., online yoga, guided meditation).
• 在户外玩得开心！在休斯顿的许多公园和海湾周围慢跑，散步，野餐。
• 听一些轻松或鼓舞人心的节日音乐，使您的假期精神进入您的一天。
• 给自己一本书，以读书，下载电影或花时间在您喜欢的爱好上（例如，开始那本小说！）。
• Don’t overcommit yourself! It’s a short break, so focus your efforts on meaningful activities that you find rejuvenating.
• Stick to a healthy routine as much as possible (e.g. good sleep hygiene, hydrating, eating healthy, and exercise) and be mindful of maintaining any prescribed medications during your vacation

Reflect on your goals and accomplishments

• #sleigh! You did it! Reflect on what you accomplished this year and be proud of yourself for pushing forward and making progress during a challenging time.
• Beware of comparing yourself to others. Everyone has had unique challenges this past year. Have confidence in your victories and plan for the rest (see next bullet).
• Practice having a positive mindset. To reach your 2022 goals, make a plan usingSMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound) goals以更新的能量和重点来完成任务。

如果您在这个假期感到难过或经历抑郁症，请知道您并不孤单。对自己的经历诚实。不要孤立自己，并与您信任的其他人交谈。寻求朋友，家人或社区/宗教团体的支持和陪伴。如果您的日常生活受到负面影响，seek out helpand utilize counseling services available to you.

Although we have more freedom this year, it is still challenging, and the holidays are a reminder of how different this year is when compared to others. Just know that the sacrifices we continue to make can ensure happier future celebrations.

We want to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season/break, and remind you that we at the GSBS are here to support you with assistance and advice during this time.

注意安全。保持联系。对自己和他人友善。