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Okay, so in a post last week, I talked about how I get the winter blues.
As a matter of fact, since I posted that I have heard from you that I am not alone. I guess just being inside so much and the lack of sun really does have an effect on our body and how we feel.
Now, I want to go on record here by saying, I am not a doctor. These are things that make me feel better when I am feeling down. If something like this does not help, you can't get out of bed or you are feeling serious dread - visit your doctor. Don't wait to feel better. I have been there.
Okay, so these are to perk yourself up when the winter blues start to settle in.
- Prayer, quiet time, journal, meditate. Time alone with God is IMPERATIVE to my mental health.
- Visit with a friend. Now. Call someone. Go to coffee, lunch, the park. Just be with someone. It is a proven fact that friends make us feel better!
- Exercise - endorphins are released to make us feel happier.
- Buy fresh flowers for the house - Everything is so drab and dead looking in the winter. I need things that are colorful and alive in my house. I mean, other than my kids and hubby.
- Shower and put on make-up. It seems self-explanatory, but really I often just throw my hair up in a pony and put a sweatsuit on and run around. Sometimes, I need that but when I am feeling down, I try to do this next thing.
- Get dressed in a favorite outfit. It makes me feel less dumpy.
- Put perfume or scented lotion on. Something that makes you feel light.
- Get outside. God intended for us to be a part of his creation, not insulated from it.
- Play with your kids. Okay, they are fun!!! They almost don't even know how to be sad. Take a lesson from them and just play.
- Play favorite music.
- Go on a date with Hubby. Love, sweet love.
- Clean or organize. Works for me, maybe not for you. Sometimes the clutter weighs me down. I need to get rid of it to feel lighter! I honestly feel like my house is lighter when I get rid of junk.
- Watch a chick flick and let it all out! Sometimes a good cry is all you need!
Okay, so what do you do?
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9 comments:
THank you for sharing these! I definitely need to take some blues away. :(
Thanks for your list! I decided this morning to stop at a friend's house for a cup of tea, instead of racing home to do dishes. It was so nice to hang out with such great ladies. And, I want you to know - you are such a beautiful woman, and I have NEVER seen you look dumpy!
I'm with Kristin! You are a beautiful woman and even in your sweats you don't look dumpy! For me, friends are the best medicine and God has sure sent me some great ones. I couldn't be more thankful for all of them. :)
Oh my sweet friends. I love you.
Thank you for your wonderful comments today.
I spent some time with our good buddy, Kim this morning and it was a blessing!
What a great list, you summed up all my best tricks! I struggle with winter blues, too, but consciously trying to do something to help, really does help!
Thanks for your great reminders.
Cute ideas. Thanks for sharing. I love your blog.
I find when I get rid of clutter I feel so good! Thanks for the ideas!
- Kim
You might also want to think about taking some extra Vitamin D. The best source is the sun, but if you can't get out due to the weather, it's a good idea to take a supplement (sp?). Studies show that low vitamin D can make you sluggish and even depressed!
And hang in there...winter doesn't last forever, thank goodness!
Hmmm...I get the winter blues one week a month--even in the summer:) Buying something just for myself helps a lot. Even if it's just a cheapo necklace or new underwear:)
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