The January Blahs

Well Christmas and New Years is over and it is the start of the January blahs. I always get a bit depressed when the holidays are over and the decorations come down it always feels so plain and empty. With that being said there are ways to combat the January blahs.

This January has been more difficult than most as I have been a bit homesick, the end of the semester at university and trying to stay positive in the bleak January British weather. I think my boyfriend has seen how hard of a time I am having and does some little things to make me feel better and less stressed. Bringing me coffee in the morning, doing my share of the chores and getting tea/supper each night.

I have been stressing about school this entire month, it is the artists curse that your work is never done and I whole heartedly agree. Every time I open and look at my art again I just look at something I wanted to change and work to make my art better. Now that the semester has come to a close I was able to catch up on some other art projects I have been working on and am working on relaunching my Etsy store. I always put so much effort and time into all my projects and want to make a name for myself as a serious artist. As I like unique things in my home I think other folks would like to have it in their homes as well.

Another thing I have made time for is exercise. After the excess of the holiday season it is time to get back into shape. I go for an hour long walk every day even just around the neighbourhood. It helps with my mental health to go out and clear my head and gets me out of the house. As most people in January its hard to get out of the house, it is cold and wet and it makes everyone just want to stay at home but I need to get out and stretch my legs. There is also the promise of hot tea and a pastry when I get home as a bit of a reward for getting outside and getting some exercise.

How do you deal with the January blahs? Let me know!

Happy Hygge!