So 2015 flew by and here we are in the year of the Sweet Sixteen!
This first post of the year is a little late but no fear, having spent the last week or so doing non-stop planning for this blog I promise to be regular with the posts from now on! And what better way to start the year than with a post on how to beat those dreaded January blues?!
January is literally like the Monday of all the months. Unless you have your birthday in January, I'm pretty sure that
no one likes January. It's the month of being poor after weeks of christmas shopping followed by sales shopping, the month where all of those mulled wines and quality streets finally begin to show on the scales, and the month where the cold, dark whether is starting to get a tad boring. So keep reading for my guide on how to beat the January blues...
1. Book A Get Away
Nothing gets rid of the blues like a trip away! Whether you book a week in the sun or a night away in the countryside, an adventure to a new place is always something to look forward to and what better way to start the new year than with some great memories... and some fab snaps for insta?!
2. Start A Hobby
Throwing yourself into a hobby that you enjoy will soon have you forgetting about how much you dislike January, and concentrating on how long until you finish your shift and can get back to doing something you enjoy. Whether it's finally learning how to knit or taking the plunge and learning how to roller skate... it's time to be brave and leap into something you've always wanted to do!
3. Re-Decorate
The new year is the perfect excuse to give a room a new look! If you're lucky enough to own your own house then you could crazy and re-decorate to your hearts content or if your bedroom is the only room you can re-decorate then go for it! And even if you can't re-paint, then a new duvet and some fairy lights can make any room look totally re-vamped! You'll be surprised how a little room makeover can lift your spirits!
4. Treat Yourself
Beat the blues this month by making yourself feel faaaabulous! Search Groupon for a cheap spa day or book in for that long awaited hair appointment. You could even have your very own pamper night armed with face masks, new pyjamas and your fave takeaway.
5. Plan Ahead
Treat yourself to a nice planner and set aside a night to fill out any birthdays, plans and events you've made so far - having everything written down and organised will make your mind feel a lot less cluttered!... Take your organisation one step further, and if you have any particular goals like saving for a house or starting your own business then set up a plan of action and everything will seem a lot less overwhelming (and you'll feel fab when you get tick off each stage you've accomplished.)
6. Look After Yourself
While a face mask and a blow dry can make any girl feel fab, you need to make sure you take care of yourself on an every day basis, too. If you take care of yourself, you'll feel ten times better and have one less thing to worry about. Little things such as eating your fruit & veg, and getting enough sleep at night all help to fight off colds and feeling under the weather. With your health in check, it's so much easier to feel positive towards the others aspects in life!
So make the most of the new year, it'll be Christmas again before we know it!
Love Lauryn xo
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