Get Rid of the Winter Blues?
Yes, you can!
Even if you’re seconds away from decking the next
person who wishes you a Happy New Year, iCafe Woman Moderne, a virtual cafe for inter-generational women, has a cure for you.
You had a wonderful Christmas and Hanukkah and welcomed 2011 with open
arms. So why aren’t you happy?
Miracles and Blessings, Kiki here ... now don't deck me ... Happy New Year! I wish you all a Blessed New Year. Okay, so let's bring the "happy" and "blessing" back to your new year. It's yours ... claim it!
"Listen to me! You can pray for anything and if you believe you have it's yours! But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive you your sins too." (Mark 11:24-25)
Let’s first look at the symptoms of your
Winter doldrums, shall we?
You silence the voice in your head asking … "Now
what?"
Symptom Two:
You vacuumed the last gift bag confetti, tossed the tree on the curb, ate the last cookie from your Christmas Cookie Swap, finished up the Egg Nog and swore off chocolates until Valentine’s
Day … all on January 1. On January 2, you
gazed into the mirror, your glum face staring back at you and sighed … "Really, now what?"
Symptom Three: This past week you showed your Resolutions who’s boss. You ate more veggies, fruit and salads and even
drank smoothies that taste like grass.
You
rebounded your way on your soft bounce rebounder through your favorite sitcoms three days and Zumba
to the Latin beat for two with your Zumba exercise video or Wii.
On the
seventh day, you peeked at your new digital scale, thinking you’re already down
a size. Not exactly. You flew off wishing you never peeked.
“I lost one pound… that’s it … one pound! What about the four pounds of water weight
you're suppose to lose first,” you rant and rave, sighing … "Now what?"
Symptom Four:
You bought new organizers for your closet and office, but they’re still
in the Target shopping bags unopened and where you last dumped them. Dare I
say it? You added more clutter to your
clutter.
Symptom Five:
You wrote and bolded your New Year’s Resolutions on New Year’s Eve,
now it’s balled up in the dilapidated trash can you haven’t replaced yet. "Now what"?
Symptom Six: You can’t understand why the world suddenly
turned gray this week. The trees are
barren along with your mood. A few
snowfalls and more to come have turned your surroundings into a winter gray, not
exactly a Norman Rockwell Winter Wonderland.
And those of you in the tropical regions, you can’t stop singing a familiar childhood tune on a daily basis: “Rain Rain go away …,” wondering if the rain will
ever stop.
More than a few of our iCafe Woman Moderne divas came in today flustered and showing these symptoms, right before drowning their blues in our “Hot Beverage of the Day.”
Here’s your diagnosis: you have a bad case of the winter blues, sister.
It’s highly treatable and your prognosis … excellent.
Take these six tips, add them to a daily dose of
laughter and smiles and you’ll get rid of your “Winter Blues” in no time.
Beating the Winter Blues
Tip One: Pamper Yourself.
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Next, surround yourself with your favorite scented candles, potpourri and satchels. Vanilla and lavender are great at relaxing the anxious soul. Now that you have calmed your spirit and indulged your sense of smell, treat your sense of sight to a beautiful orchid with a bunch of bulbs (you deserve it) and take out a library book on caring for your new orchid. You can buy orchids online.
Your orchid will look great on your nightstand. You can see it when you wake up and before you drift off to sleep.
Since we're mentioning the bedroom, get your new cotton pajamas out of that gift
box and wear them tonight. That's an order! Well, if you don't have new ones, then take advantage of the after-Christmas and January sales and get them for a
song.
Give yourself a spa night or make it a spa
girls night at home. You supply the snacks and
homemade facials from the kitchen, another friend brings the polish,
another brings a book on reflexology and you've got a spa party, my friend.
While you’re at the library or bookstore, pick up a book on
making delicious and healthy smoothies … no more grass-tasting smoothies. Promise? Test out your low fat smoothie recipes at your spa night.
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Window shop the old fashion way or online at the
new Spring collections already in the stores and cyberspace.
But don’t buy yet. Make a list of
the items you like that are in abundance and keep an eye on them. Mark my words the prices will come down.
Get an Ocean or Nature Sounds CD that will drift you off to sleepy town. But make sure you don't oversleep, which can make you lethargic and blue.
Tip Four: Organize in Steps
Tackle Your "2011 To Do List" or New Year's Resolutions, one a week and make sure you scratch it off. For organization goals, organize your desk one week, your closet the next.
Break it down into sections. You can organize your shirts and blouses one day/week, and pants another day/week. That way, you won't be overwhelmed by a daunting task and you can begin to get organized now.
Tip Five: Re-visit Something You Once Enjoyed
You haven't knitted since you were a teen. Get some yarn and knitting needles and get to knitting. Make it even more fun by visiting a knitting cafe or store that has a group. Join it and start the New Year rekindling an old hobby with new friends.
Treat Yourself to a cup of hot chocolate or Chai and a Good Book. Make sure you make it with milk instead of water. Snuggle up at night with a warm afghan and hot chocolate with whipped cream (you can use a reduced or low fat version) or Chai.
A final word, the best way to get out of the winter blues is to be good to yourself and be a blessing to someone in need.
Keep Smiling!
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