It seems that almost everyone I talk to lately, have said they have hit the wall. A case of the "blah" mood is going around, so watch out!
It seems to happen every time just before spring. Which is understandable, because March is such a weird month of in-betweens; with the weather being cold and warm and then cold again; school being almost done but not really; the days are kind of longer but not really; and then there is that whole funny business of day light savings and us losing an hour of sleep -.-
.....bottom line March is a drag. And being in a funky moods just makes us all less motivated, and causes us to just wait for things to be over with -- kind of like waiting at the doctors, in can be long and drawn out, but you know you need to see the doctor and have no choice but to wait it out (something like that).
So instead of being dragged into this pit of "despair" , I have decided to beat the March blues and keep my spirits high for when the real Spring comes around. Here are some things that can brighten up the mood:
1.
Cook something new: cooking a new dish will help change things up and allow you do something new without having to go out of your way too much.
Recipes can be found online easily.
2. Add some new tunes: if you are not a person who finds new music on a daily basis now is the time to sit down with your iTunes and look for some new songs-- light and happy tunes will help remind you that warm days are ahead!
3.
Dance around your room/home: silly as it may sound, just a burst of
spontaneous, random dancing can really help bring up your energy levels and help reduce some of the stress.
4. Don't count down, count up: everyone has a countdown until some event or occasion, but this can just depress you even more. Instead count up to the event, and plan what you can be doing, and what you can do to prepare yourself for Spring and Summer time--this may even help you achieve somethings. Make a list of what you would like to do before a certain date and work on them.
5.Start a blog/journal: having a place to write down some thoughts is great. Blogs or journals are useful tool for that. If you a type of person that would like to have others read what you are thinking and comment on it, then a blog will work for you. But for the more private people, an old school journal is great. It will also remind you of your childhood if you ever had to keep a journal for school or just for personal record. You can brainstorm you thoughts, and you might be surprised by what you write down.
6. Start a new activity: Even if you are busy with school and work, and just life in general, it is always a good idea to pick up a new activity. It doesn't even have to involve you leaving your house. It can even be something you use to do and have dropped. Such as knitting, reading, collecting, yoga, DYI's, etc. This will help keep you busy while doing something that is for yourself, so you aren't just laying in bed watch countless hours of television to kill time before starting to study/do an assignment.
7.Family time: being with family can almost cheer up anyone. Usually we take family for granted and forget we need to make time for them. Even a family dinner will provide quality time. Family in many ways can help you reduce stress and even suggest new ideas and view points.
8.
Baths: take the time for yourself. Taking a bath is a great way to slow down and just allow yourself to think . It will let you focus on things while relaxing in a nice warm, frizzed
bath bomb bath!
9.Go to bed early: we always hear how we need to get enough sleep. Well with the time change coming up, get into the habit of going to bed early, that way you won't be thrown off by when we lose an hour of sleep. Though it can be a challenge for students, whom spend the nights typing away on essays, it is important to get rest so the brain can refresh and the body can recharge. The key to this is scheduling the rest of your day so you can get things done on time.
10.Breathe: keep in mind it will soon all be over, and if you put effort into whatever it may be, you are going to feel happy and accomplishment for your hard work. Remember, there is always going to be something else coming up and we just need to keep going and not give up!
So remember... Don't Worry Be Happy
