Brown Wood Log Cabin in a Blue January

13 Jan 2022

The Christmas presents have been opened, the bells of the New Year have rang…and suddenly we are thrust into a 2022 blinking and bleary eyed.

We’re not blinking at the light…the Sun has departed these shores for somewhere hot.

And we are expected to get on with life and this year as if nothing has happened.

Welcome to Blue January! And Blue Monday is not that far away, its the 3rd Monday in January so 21st by my reckoning.

I definitely get effected by the lack of Sun, so what can I (or other sufferers) do in order to keep going and flourish this Monday.

Well, I like to be in the garden as much as possible during the day. Getting Sun light helps your body produce that needed Vitamin D. So if you have a Summerhouse or BBQ Hut, go there and relax with some nice music and warmth. Get in touch with your inner Hygge.

If the though of a Garden and relaxing does not work for you, some exercise is another great option. And there are worse places to exercise than in a Log Cabin in January…its pouring rain outside remember!

If you are needing further ideas please see the tips below, and at the end of this email there are some numbers. I guess I want to end this section with the need to talk to someone. We humans are able to converse in a wonderful way, please use that to its full potential to make sure you can fulfil your full potential.

Top 10 tips to look after your mental health in January and beyond

Talk about your feelings
Keep active
Eat well
Drink sensibly
Keep in touch with people- even on the phone
Ask for help
Take a break
Do something you’re good at
Accept who you are
Care for others
See the Mental Health Foundation website for more information and other top tips.