If the January blues are kicking in, you might be wondering how to pick yourself up from a low mood.
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Here are 10 ways to pick yourself up if the post-Christmas blues are dragging you down.
Go for a walk
Fresh air, new scenery and some easy exercise is good for the soul. It may be cold out but once you get out and brave the chill, you’ll soon warm up. Going for a walk is a great way to clear your head.
When all you want to do is stay in bed and not face the world, going for a walk is often the last thing you want to do. But nobody ever regrets a nice stroll, as long as you don’t stand in any dog poo!
Use a face mask
The classic ‘I’m going to put this face mask on and when I take it off, I’ll be another person’ is many people’s go-to pick me up. There’s a reason for that - it works!
You can buy them for less than a pound, so it’s a cheap and easy way to do some self-care. If you feel refreshed, you’ll have a fresh outlook on life. What’s stopping you from giving it a try?
Eat your favourite meal
So what if you promised yourself a health-kick in the new year? If you have had a rough, long or boring day that’s left you feeling drained, eating your favourite meal can be the light at the end of the tunnel when you’re down in the dumps.
Whether it’s a meal from your favourite takeaway, a big Sunday lunch or chicken dippers and chips, if it makes you feel good, you deserve it!
Treat yourself
A little bit of retail therapy never harmed anyone. You don’t have to go crazy and buy the entire Spring/Summer collection from Zara, it could just be a nice pair of fluffy bed socks you can look forward to wearing that night. Little comforts are what we all need to keep us going sometimes, so if you think those pyjamas will make everything better – buy them!
Watch a funny film
They do say that laughter is the best medicine. Picking out your favourite comedy or watching a new one is the best way to have a good giggle.
We’ve put our heads together at Female First to give you some ideas if you can’t decide what to watch.
Holly recommends Shaun of the Dead, and Mean Girls because ‘it’s meme-worthy’.
Our entertainment editor (and film guru), Dan, loves a viewing of The Hangover and Bridesmaids. He also adds, ‘anything Jim Carrey.’
If you’re feeling old-school, Wayne’s World and Airplane might be up your street!
Do something creative
Channelling your inner creative is a great outlet for if you’re feeling a bit meh.
Drawing, painting or creating a look book are all great ways to focus your attention away from your bad day.
If being creative is your outlet in life, check out our article on different crafty hobbies to take up!
Go to the cinema alone
You could go with friends if you wanted to, but sometimes it’s nice to do these types of things alone. You don’t have to work around other people’s schedules, you can watch whichever film you like, and you don’t have to share the popcorn with anybody… What could be better?
There’re loads of great films out this January – find out which one is for you here!
Surround yourself with people who will cheer you up
If you want to shut the world out this one might not be for you, but for those who thrive of socialising, meeting up with the people who make you laugh is the perfect way to shake off a bad mood.
Have an early night
Sleep. Tomorrow is another day. Allowing the body more rest time than usual will aid waking up with a fresh outlook on life.
Meditate
You don’t have to be a zen expert to meditate. There are so many free mindfulness apps out there – meditation has never been so easy. It doesn’t work for everyone but when it costs nothing there is no harm in giving it a try!
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