10 Ways to Beat Blue Monday Blues

10 Ways to Beat Blue Monday Blues
Blue Monday Blues - No way!  I get to decide how blue I’ll be on any given Monday. Here’s 10 little ideas to beat the Blue Monday Blues:

1. Name 3 things that made you smile yesterday. Choose one and do it again.
2. Wear a bright colour – yeah, this really works for me – a scarf, a pair of snazzy socks (borrow a pair from your kid if you need to). I’ve got a red scarf on right now – in solidarity!
3. Get your ass outside – just 10 minutes will do (a great excuse for that scarf!). Fresh air works wonders.
4. Get busy! Give yourself a goal. Clear out your closet for clothes to donate. Volunteer for an hour a week (or more if you can). Have a purpose.
5. Be kind to yourself.  A sofa day is ok; a long bubble bath is ok.  It’s ok to feel the way you do. And remember: Blue Monday Blues is like a train ride – you’ve got to get off at some point.
6. Pick the phone up. Reach out to someone.  Wouldn’t you rather a friend called to say they were feeling blue, than they suffer in silence? This is the one I need to work on too.
7. Move your body! Stretch those muscles. Have you tried a Happy Walk? I love this woman! Great music and only takes 15 minutes.

1.0 Mile Happy Walk | Walk at Home | Walking Workout - YouTube

1. Not every day will be a good day, but there will be good in every day.  Start a journal of those little bits of good you have each day.  Today a fat little robin danced on my lawn, demanding food.  And ya know what?  He got some!
2. Put some music on. Turn it up. Now dance it out! This is my Go-To when I’m feeling a little low Gabrielle - Rise With Lyrics - YouTube
3. Remember, the clue is in the name – Blue MONDAY Blues – tomorrow is Terrific Tuesday. You choose!

How are you feeling today? I’d love to hear how you beat the Blues.