We’re in denial that Christmas is over, we’ve got the post party season bloat, and all of a sudden it’s bloody freezing.
Yep, there’s no doubt that January is the crappiest month of the year. *shakes fist angrily at January*
And because we care for your welfare during this difficult time, we’re here to get you through it with our life-saving tips:
1. Make your New Year’s resolution a fun one
Who says your resolution has to be all pain and self-flagellation? Nah, we say set yourself a fun resolution, like getting through the whole series of The Sopranos or deciding you’re going to bake one extremely ambitious cake each week. Sure stick to it, and you’ll be onto the croquembouches before you know it.
2. Shake your booty
If the thought of spending January sweating it out on a treadmill makes you want to cry salty tears of anguish, try a fun dance class instead. Aerial hoops in particular is a brilliant way to build strength and fitness, it’s great craic, and you get to feel like a circus performer.
3. Plan a pampering January trip
Heading off in January, even for a weekend is a no-brainer. It breaks up the looong (God it’s long) month and gives you something to look forward to. And even better, it’s the time of year when you get the best deals. Like the super gorge Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, which has an amazing midweek offer of dinner, bed and brekkie and 20% off ESPA treatments. This beautiful five-star resort and spa is the perfect fix for a dreary and dull January.
4. Mind your head
If you’re feeling particularly low, it could be more than just a passing hatred of the meh month. SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a kind of depression that happens in winter due to the cold and the darkness, and can leave you feeling properly miserable. Chat to your doc if you think you might have it – the struggle is real and it’s not something you should just write off as a dose of blues.
5. Set yourself an Insta challenge
Smashing a goal makes you feel a bit like Leo in Titanic when he’s declaring his reign over the world. Using January as the month to set yourself a challenge will keep you occupied for the month, and if it’s on Instagram, you’ll feel more accountable. So try a photo challenge like taking the 30 day #happychallenge, where you snap something that makes you happy each day, or a month-long yoga challenge.
6. Make your home a cosy haven
If your living space is messy and cluttered, you’re not exactly going to feel great now are ya? Chances are you’ll be spending a good bit of time in your gaff throughout January, so create the ultimate Netflix-watching environment by decluttering, tidying, and covering the living room in cosy blankets, cushions and candles. Basically, you want to get home at the end of the day and say, “Aaaah”.
For more details on Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa’s fab mid-week deals and info on dining, sleeping and pampering like a queen, pop over to www.powerscourthotel.com.