Is winter kicking your butt? Do you have a case of the blahs? I’m not sure about you, but I absolutely have hit a motivation blockade of epic proportions.
January has not even come to a close and I’m on the struggle bus going nowhere. I started this blog on the first and had every intention of doing two-three posts a week. I had my notebook of ideas. I had my Blog 101 notes at the ready. I even had back up posts pre-written. Then came life. It came at me in the form of doctor appointments, lesson plans, peri menopause, and an epic snowstorm. They all kicked me back a few paces.
So here I am today sharing some thoughts and ideas to overcome those Winter Blues.
- Enjoy the “Beauty” of a winter. The snow clinging to tree branches. The icicles sparkling in the sun. The bright crimson cardinal sitting blissfully on the fence.
- Get outside. Yep! Go on! I know it’s cold. I know you’d rather be warm and cozy inside. Just listen to me. Go have some outside fun. Breathe in the fresh air. Get a little Vitamin D.
Yesterday, for example, our family ventured out in the frigid weather and went to TopGolf. TopGolf is a high-tech driving range that has heated bays, but when the wind is fierce, and the snow is falling, it is cooooold. It was fantastic. We all had a great time and lots of laughs.
- Discover a new hobby. This year for Christmas I was gifted jigsaw puzzles. I forgot how much I enjoyed doing a puzzle. During the recent snowstorm I sat down and spent some time working on a 1000-piece gem. If puzzles aren’t your cup of tea, how about paint by numbers, Legos or crocheting. There is a whole hobby filled world out there. Go for it!!
- Get up and move!!!!! Inside, outside, upside down. It doesn’t matter, just move. I like to put on the soundtrack to Mamma Mia and dance around my kitchen. Not only does this lighten my mood, but it is a great source of amusement for my family.
- Last, but certainly not least, go ahead and “Spring Clean”. Sort, organize, throw away, donate. There are plenty of resources out there that can aid you in the process, give you ideas and motivate you to get it done. Crank up the music, gather up boxes and trash bags and a have a blast. Your house will be a bit cleaner and your mind will be refreshed.
These are just a few ideas to get you through the next couple of months of frigid temperatures and cloudy skies. Here’s to delightful hot chocolate and simple pleasures. 
Take care of you,
Kim
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