The psychologist urged to write a letter of thanks before the New Year

Yulia Yudanova, a family psychologist, told us what is important to do before the New Year. In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, December 9, she noted that at the end of the year it is important to let go of all unnecessary things and put things in order not only in the house, but also in thoughts.

She stressed that cleaning should be thorough — it is worth getting rid of unnecessary things, including old receipts, valueless papers, expired medicines, food and cosmetics. Tidying up your workspace will also benefit, as well as cleaning your phone of unnecessary contacts, apps, and notes, which helps you feel free from accumulated clutter.

The specialist advises you to remember the good things for which you can thank the outgoing year, and write it down on paper, as well as celebrate your own achievements — even the smallest ones. It is equally important to let go of resentments: to do this, you can consult a psychologist, visit a temple, or write a letter to the person you are angry with. When completing the preparation, it is worthwhile to formulate goals for the next year that are realistic and achievable, leaving the opportunity to add to the list. And to feel the holiday coming, she recommends creating a New Year's mood through movies, music, walking and socializing with loved ones.

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Earlier that day, psychologist and psychotherapist Galina Tkachenko explained to the website kp.ru why, for some people, the lively atmosphere of the New Year does not cause joy, but irritation and anxiety. She noted that such a perception is often formed in childhood, if it was not customary to celebrate a holiday vividly, because it "was not remembered as the "most-the most," writes RT.

Also on December 9, psychologist Dmitry Kudryashov warned about the health risks due to lack of rest before the New Year. The consequences of severe exhaustion of the body and nervous system can be very different. The psychologist urged to consistently find time for recovery, noting the importance of regular rest, notes 360.ru .

On December 8, child, adolescent and family psychologist, author of books Ekaterina Kes, in an interview with RIAMO, told how to respond correctly to children's dead-end New Year's requests. In particular, the specialist noted that children may not understand the real cost of what they order. Also, many children sincerely believe in the omnipotence of Santa Claus. In addition, children may be influenced by their environment or advertising. Kes advised in a difficult case to tell the child that Santa Claus, for example, reads the children's letters and decides whether to give him this particular gift or something else that, in his opinion, will please the recipient. Or that the main gifts are given by mom and dad, and Santa Claus makes small pleasant surprises.

On December 5, Candidate of Psychological Sciences Mikhail Khors, in an interview with NSN, told how to play "Secret Santa" and not offend anyone. According to him, there is no need to fantasize about a gift in advance, but to rejoice at what was given. He also called for giving gifts without regard to the fact that someone will be upset.

On December 2, family psychologist Daria Salnikova told how to survive the New Year's rush and celebrate the holiday happy. In particular, she advised to start preparing for the holidays in advance and reconsider your attitude to "mandatory" cases.

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