How to handle the after-Diwali blues! 
“The past is behind, learn from it.
The future is ahead, prepare for it.
The present is here, live it.” ~ Thomas Monson
The Diwali celebrations are over. It is about time to clean-up the remains of the burnt candles, put away the party supplies, tidy up the kitchen and rest of the house….
The left-over sweets and treats are disappearing, at least the tastier ones. The festivities are over; back to reality!
For those of us who are lucky to get Diwali holidays or time off, the vacation is over. The kids have to focus back on the school and deal with the burden of homework once again. The grown-up are heading back to work; the boring and monotonous routine of 9 to 5 jobs resumes. It is a struggle every morning to get out of the bed and face the new day.
Welcome to the real world again, the daily grind!
With the winter knocking on the door, it is not uncommon to go through this depressing cycle and mood swings after Diwali celebrations.
Now, how can you boost your spirits again? What can we do to minimize the Diwali nostalgia?
Well, to help deal with this post Diwali syndromes, there are a few adjustments we can make in our thinking and the attitude. To help with the after Diwali blues, here are some of the changes you may want to focus on:
1. Thank God it is quiet again: Think about it. Now that it is all over, you can finally take a break from all the running around. No more chaos; no more decorations to worry about; no more cooking the special feasts. The deafening sound of loud music and fireworks is a past history. Read the rest of this entry »
