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Christmas is over. For most of us that means a nice rest after all the dreaded preparation goes into Yuletide. But January is a partically cruel month. Terrible weather plagues us, all our money has dissolved from our pockets and the next bank holiday is oh so far away. What could possibly lift our spirits now that we've peeled ourselves off our sofas and back to the workplace? I have a few tips on how to keep upbeat through the greyest time of the year. Firstly, I would suggest to anyone who wants a happy new year not to make any drastic resolutions. Giving up smoking would be a positive action, but doing it cold turkey (no pun intended) after Christmas leaves with no incentive to resist temptation. Also keep your resolutions quiet so no one has to know if you fail! So like everyone else you've overdone it with the eating and drinking, and now all you see is diet and fitness ads on TV. How depressing. Why don't you try an unusual exercise plan? Pole fitness, Salsa dance lessons and abseiling are increasingly popular activities which can keep you lean without the boredom of using an exercise bike at the gym. Change your look! If you're a guy then you could use a new hair styling product or buy a shirt for work would you wouldn't usually wear. Have fun and experiment. If you're a girl then why not treat yourself to a haircut or even dye your hair a different colour? Call me superficial but I always find this is a good pick me up! If you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) then January can be an incredibly difficult time. The long nights can make anyone feel lethargic. Try to keep your home well lit during the winter with clear coloured bulbs. If you are concerned about electricity, using tea lights in white vases can be just as soothing. Still feeling low? splash some colour into your life. Colour has a strong psycological effect on the human brain and can determine how happy we feel. In the winter avoid wearing the colour blue as this can make you feel cold and subdued. If you about to decorate your home, consider using warm shades such as burgandy, terracotta brown or pale gold yellow in the kitchen and living room to encourage socialness and vivacity! Just because you are on a tight budget this month doesn't mean you have to be antisocial. Instead of going out, invite friends over for drinks. Prepare a day once a week when you do something fun with friends or a partner. Making a roast dinner every Sunday with your mates, or make Tuesdays 'romantic movie night' with your partner. So forget the dreary weather and keep yourself open to all possibilities in the next few months. Happy New Year!
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