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6 Ways to Find and Write About Harmony During the Holidays

Diana Raab

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KEY POINTS

  • Self-awareness is key to achieving harmony.
  • Journaling during the holidays can help one achieve harmony.
  • Self-care is an important aspect of achieving harmony during stressful times.

For many people, the holiday season can present some unwanted challenges. In addition to the normal stresses of holiday shopping, celebratory events, and gathering with friends and relatives, it’s also a time when we’re reminded of loved ones who have passed away. For one reason or another, many people are triggered.

The Importance of Harmony

The trick to navigating this time of year is to create a sense of harmony in our lives. According to Mark E. Williams (2016), “Harmony means being in a position of compatibility, usefulness, and benefit to other things.” Harmony cannot be forced, but when you are harmonious, it is contagious to those around you. Having a harmonious life means maintaining good work and personal and social balance. It’s also about being self-aware, setting realistic goals, and knowing what your priorities and values are. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology (Carreno et al., 2021) suggests that inner harmony is an essential facet of well-being, particularly in adverse…

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Diana Raab
Diana Raab

Written by Diana Raab

Award-winning author/poet/blogger. Speaks and writes on writing for healing & transformation. Visit: dianaraab.com

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