- by Caroline Hastings-Brown -
January, oh January! All your promises of new beginnings and a fresh new year are noble, but as a month, I must say, you often do not deliver the goods! It is not uncommon to get the ‘January blues’, so if you are feeling a little down in the dumps right now, here is one thing to make you feel better instantly – YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
The January
Trap
After all the excitement of vacation time and
indulgence of the festive season, it makes sense that January feels a bit flat
and dull. The waistline could be a bit bloated, the bank account a bit deflated
and spirits on the downward spiral. And the funniest thing about us human
beings? When we are down we tend to forget to the very things that can make us
happier. When we are down, we tend to forget to appreciate the good things,
forget to look after ourselves and each other and withdraw from life a little.
All of these things will make you feel even worse. SO, do not fall into the
trap dear heart! Love yourself, even in January and make sure you come out
smiling!
Feed The
Positive Vibes
So, to start with, feed yourself! Yes, feed
yourself good, healthy, nourishing food. Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish
and nuts have a very positive effect on overall mood. So does making sure you
have folate from vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. And don’t forget to keep
your immunity high by supplementing your vitamins. For an all-round vitamin,
enzyme and beautifying placenta and collagen boost, treat yourself to a Vegie
Acai Beauty Enzyme Smoothie every day. This powder contains enzymes from 180
different vegetables and fruits to give you all you need in terms of fibre,
vitamins and minerals in a delicious smoothie.
Sweat The
Blues Away
It’s also no secret that one of the BEST mood
enhancers you can have is a good ol’ sweaty workout. It feels like the last
thing on your mind when you are feeling down, but if you push on through and
make it happen you will have given yourself a major energy and endorphin boost.
No one ever regrets a good workout after they have made it happen. Lace up your
trainers, jam the earphones in and get all sweaty in the name of great health
and enough endorphins to keep the blues far, far away.
Fraternise
With Fragrance
Fragrances are another way to lift the spirits
and enhance enough of a feel-good factor to tide you through the January blues!
Use a spritz of your favourite scent every day, or light a beautiful scented
candle at home after a long day. Try an Aromatherapy Associates Relax Candle with West Indian Bay & Myrrh. The luxurious and relaxing essential
oil blend instils a sense of peace and tranquillity that soothes, calms and
uplifts the mind when you need it most. Crafted from natural plant wax, set in
frosted glass, beautifully gift boxed and with approximately 32 hours of
burning time, this is the perfect indulgent treat for January.
Map Out Your Path
One way to beat the blues is to feel confident that you are going in the
direction that you want to go in. So, to ease the psychological burden that can
often accompany a new year, sit down and write about what you want to achieve
in 2017. By all means chart out bigger goals, but be sure to set out a few
smaller ones, ones that can be achieved in the month of January. Achieving
these will give a sense of accomplishment and pride that sets you up perfectly
for the next set of goals. Goals can be around anything, remember to think
about yourself as a whole and focus on areas that you may be lacking. Many
self-development specialists suggest scoring yourself out of 10 in the
following areas: health, money, social relationships, career, friends and
family, physical environment and personal growth. Start by focusing on goals in
the areas where you have scored yourself below 5 and work through for an
overall increase in life satisfaction.
We’re All
In It Together!
And like I said in the beginning, remember you are not alone! Reach out
to others for help and support when you need it and be there for others who
need you, and we will all slide into the rest of the year in style and
happiness!
