To me, December didn’t feel as festive as it has in previous
years; there wasn’t much of a Chrismassy buzz. Did you have that feeling?
I didn't see many houses with the usual outdoor decorations. There were fewer street
displays, less of an overload with the seasonal films/music and it was literally
done and dusted by midnight on the 25th! Come the 26th
of December the Christmas spirit had packed up and left! That said, I hope
you had a beautiful time (however you chose to spend it) and I also hope you
saw a great start to the new year. I certainly did!
Sadly, it’s a well-known fact that many of us feel a bit low
once January comes around. This can be for many reasons and it isn’t always
easy to adjust our mood. As someone who experienced a major dip in Jan 2013
and 2017, I wanted to share with you what I do (not that there is a
one-size-fits-all) to keep myself balanced, as it were, which may be beneficial to you as you navigate your way
through this month/the year.
Take the pressure off
A lot of us like to think ahead which often leads to overthinking about future plans
and this can cause the world of stress. We seem to do this mostly as we step into a new year with the idea that we must take immediate action (s) to change
certain aspects of our lives. We fret about what we have, don’t have, finances
and everything else in between. Not good.
I use the festive season as a time to acknowledge any bad
thoughts and feelings I might have. In recent years I haven’t had the need to
do this as much (praise God), however, I still make a conscious
effort to check my energy before new years day. I also throw myself into
Christmas (in the right way). Getting caught up (but not lost) in the festive fun
leading up to the day itself keeps me in a relatively great mood which
continues into the new year.
Just before the 1st of January rolls around, I create a playlist of all my go-to feel-good songs on Spotify. I also make sure I have motivation quotes displayed around my home. I read them at least twice a day, sometimes more.
Just before the 1st of January rolls around, I create a playlist of all my go-to feel-good songs on Spotify. I also make sure I have motivation quotes displayed around my home. I read them at least twice a day, sometimes more.
When was the last time you felt super energised, positive,
upbeat, optimistic and effortlessly happy? Tap into that and let it be your
go-to when you start to feel a shift in your energy/vibe.
Don’t follow the crowd
Often what gets a person down is trying to keep up with the
latest fashion, events, TV shows, movies, the latest celeb news, social media
trends, what friends and family are doing, etc… None of those things requires your attention or valuable time as much as getting your life in order. How about you follow your intuition? How about you follow what you want
to do based on what you need to do for yourself? Get yourself ahead without drowning in things that are of no long
term or significant benefit to you. Unless the key to your progression, do not give
it much of your focus. This applies to people too!
Find effective methods for preventing yourself from feeling low. Personally, the practise of daily gratitude and also starting over on social media has worked really well for me. I have filtered out everything on SM that typically causes me to feel a bit "meh".
Make your health a priority
I’ve said this so many times that I’m thinking about
buying a jumper with it as a slogan – if something or someone is having a
consistent negative impact on you, get rid! Or, at least, keep them at a distance. Your mental, emotional and physical
well-being is paramount. Do not allow anybody (blood, or water) nor anything
to get in the way of your health. Yes, I know, easier said than done, however, it is SO necessary.
Self-Care Day
Plan and set aside one day each week where you
will only indulge in things/activities that make you feel amazing. Recharge,
rest, reflect, realign. Be good and kind to yourself.
A day to myself, at least once a week, does me the world of good. For real. It’s all about paying more attention to the important things in life and you are definitely one of them.
Pray
A day to myself, at least once a week, does me the world of good. For real. It’s all about paying more attention to the important things in life and you are definitely one of them.
I know prayer is not something everybody believes in but, if you do, utilise it. Instead of talking to yourself, talk to God; throw your troubles onto him and he will see you through. If you don't pray, maybe start, or find something that automatically calms your mind and promotes a surge of happiness within you. Tapping into that whenever there's a glitch in your Matrix will help to keep you from experiencing those January blues which can trickle on throughout the year.
Breathe, you’ve got this. 2020 is a whole new vibe x
Happy New Year!
Written by Charley Jai - @charleyjaiuk
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