Christmas passed, the messages dwindled, the visits ended…and, instead of the excitement of the new year, what appeared was a strange fatigue. If after Christmas you just want to stay quiet, without too many conversations or plans, know that this is more common than it seems, especially among teenagers.
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Why does fatigue appear after Christmas?
The end of the year is usually hectic, isn’t it?
There are family gatherings, high expectations, comparisons, questions about school and the future, and a lot of social interaction in a short amount of time.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), changes in routine, excessive social stimuli and high expectations can affect emotional well-being – especially in younger people, you know?
Furthermore, the American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes that what we call post-holiday blues It’s common after the holidays, especially among teenagers and young adults.
In other words: when all this is over, the body and mind ask for a break.
So this post-Christmas fatigue is not laziness. This is excess!
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After Christmas, the mind also needs to rest
During the year, you go through exams, academic pressure, social media, internal and external demands. Christmas is usually the “last push” before New Year’s Eve.
It is therefore common to feel:
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less energy to speak
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want to be alone
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irritation without clear reason
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feeling of exhaustion
It all has to do with mental health after Christmas.
Social media makes this feeling worse
While you are tired, the networks show the opposite.
Travel, parties, smiles, goals for the new year.
This contrast gives the impression that everyone lives better. But the truth is that social media only shows part of reality.
Comparing your life to these cuts only increases emotional fatigue.
What to do when fatigue sets in after Christmas?
There is no rule for “starting” the new year well.
You don’t need to be excited just yet.
A few simple actions can help you:
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respect your time and your silence
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reduce social media use
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sleep better
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do light things, without cost
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stay close to people who make you feel comfortable
Taking care of yourself after Christmas also means taking care of yourself.
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