Holidays are a time when you gather with your family, friends, and loved ones, filled with joy and happiness. But what do you do when you feel more depressed, sad, stressed out, anxious during the holidays?

Forgiveness starts when you can let go of negative emotions tied to a memory or situation. Holding onto negative emotions like anger, hurt, loathing, and resentment is counterproductive. Holding onto negative emotions is like holding on to a lump of hot coal while waiting for the other person to start burning. Harboring such negative emotions will only hurt you in the end. You may never forget the experience that led you to feel betrayed, nor do you condone the other person's actions, but by striving to start letting go of negative emotions you can start healing today.

Have you ever caught yourself being negative about yourself, about others, or about situations that you may have found yourself?

Have you ever wondered how you can become more positive?

Here are a few simple suggestions that could help you achieve that goal.

Think of a time when you tried to get the attention of a person in the middle of a good movie or checking email on the computer. Hypnosis feels very similar to the state of being ‘zoned out’ in front of the TV or Computer.

It happens easily through natural relaxation and focus of attention. You are aware and alert and if you need to get up or interrupt yourself you can – but you are focused intently on what you are doing.