The holidays can be fun.  So fun.     Friends. Family. Food. Drinks.    Giving and receiving.     Joy and magic.   The holidays can also be stressful, isolating, depleting and sad.   Loss, regret, and defeat can feel amplified at this time of year.    Whether you are filled with holiday cheer or trudging through the days with holiday blues, here are 6 ways your can have happier holidays: Give Have a budget Be ok with ok  Rewrite history  Create moments that can become traditions Know thy family Plan your partying   You can read the full show notes at www.shamelessmom.com.