This Holiday Season Ditch the Happy Face and Feel Better! 5 Tips that Will Show You How! - by Cari Vollmer

This Holiday Season Ditch the Happy Face and Feel Better! 5 Tips that Will Show You How! - by Cari Vollmer: "This time of year can be especially difficult if you're someone who's experienced a loss or find yourself separated from your loved ones.

During the holiday season there is so much pressure to put on a happy face and act as though all is well. But doing so can set you back and keep you stuck.

Here are 5 tips on how you can ditch the happy face and feel what you are feeling – guilt free!

1. Be Honest with Yourself

If you've experienced a major loss or find yourself separated from family and friends the last thing you will feel is happy. So why force it?

If you're sad, allow yourself to feel and admit you're sad. If you're hurting inside, allow yourself to hurt AND allow yourself to be honest with others about how much you hurt.

Being honest about how you feel will help you release your painful emotions. Stuffing your pain will only make you feel worse.

2. Enlist Help"