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It can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a book when you have work and have a million other things to do. But sitting down with a cup of coffee and a good book can be a great way to de-stress and get lost in another world for a while. Certain books have helped me during times where I've felt lost, or struggled with depression. I've complied a list of books that have helped me gain a sense of clarity, and left me with profound messages.

1. The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls

2. Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close

3. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

4. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

5. Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

6. The Catcher in The Rye by J.D. Salinger

7. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

8. The Namesake by Jumpha Lahiri

9. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

10. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

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It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

I've realized that being nice to myself is actually really important.

1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

Merry (early) Christmas!

1. Play Christmas Music

2. Start Buying Gifts Early

3. Decorate

4. Eat/Drink Seasonal Treats

5. Dress For The Holiday

Despite the cold, you might find that there is a lot to love about winter.

1. Snow- at least its pretty outside

2. Christmas Cookie Making

3. Holiday Drinks

4. Christmas movies

5. Holidays

6. Spending time with the family and friends

7. SNOW DAYS

8. Winter break

9. holiday cards

10. parties

11. shopping for gifts

12. Holiday songs

13. Holiday decorations

14. making snowmen and having snowball fights

15. Skating outside

16. Skiing and Snowboarding

17. wearing cozy things

18. Cheesy winter dates

19. snuggling by the fire

20. Kisses under the mistletoe.

21. spreading holiday cheer

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