This season, give of yourself!

Can you believe the holidays are upon us? I am amazed at how quickly the time has passed. As we celebrate with family and friends, we need to remain cognizant not only about our mental health, but others as well. While the holidays are a happy time for many of us, they are not for some. This season can be a time of sadness for those who have experienced loss or are alone.

This year, as I saw the holidays approaching, I challenged myself and friends to make an effort to reach out to those who may be estranged from their families or find themselves struggling to get through the holidays—perhaps by inviting them to dinner or making ourselves available. It is so easy to be consumed by our own happiness that we fail to look beyond our own comfort and joy.

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During this season, let’s reach out, bearing in mind that bringing joy to others is the greatest gift of all.

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