10 Positive Practices to Find Light in the December Darkness: Exploring science-backed strategies to help cope with seasonal depression.

The holidays can trigger stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, often due to unrealistic expectations.

Positive psychology tools like gratitude, mindfulness, and self-compassion help manage these challenges.

Meditation, exercise, goal-setting, and unplugging from social media can all improve well-being.

Connecting with supportive people, even briefly, can help counter isolation, loneliness, and depression.