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Jan 07, 2019

12 Ways To Manage The Post Holiday Blues

Once the tree is taken down, the decorations are put away, and the cookies are eaten, it's back to work and school for many of us. It's easy to feel a little bit blue after all of the dust has settled. Here's a few things you can do when the sad sets in.

1. Exercise

New year's resolution aside, exercise, in whatever form, can make you feel better when you're down in the dumps. While it might not be everyone's ideal picture of fun, you will probably thank yourself once it's done.

2. Try a new recipe

If you're a foodie and you love to bake or cook, trying a new recipe out might lift your spirits. It's an enjoyable and rewarding activity that will (hopefully) bring you something delicious.

3. Rearrange or redecorate

Everyone could benefit from a change every once in a while. To avoid feeling stuck, simply rearrange your furniture or add a new decoration here and there to feel some positive change coming your way.

4. Listen to music

Sometimes when you are feeling down, the best thing you can do is blast some happy tunes and dance along.

5. Clean up your space

Cleaning up can help you feel a bit more calm and less overwhelmed and give you an overall happier and more relaxing space to be in.

6. Hang out with friends and family

Just because the holidays are over, that doesn't mean there's no time for fun and games. Make sure to carve out some time for yourself so you can do fun things with your friends and family that will help keep your spirits up.

7. Shopping

Now that Christmas is over, it's okay, you can give yourself a gift too. Haven't you ever heard of retail therapy?

8. DIY Crafts

Find some time to scroll on Pinterest and choose a cool craft to try. This can be a fun and relaxing way to cheer yourself up and use your creativity.

9. A cup of coffee

Sometimes all you need is a cup of coffee to let your inspiration spark up with new motivation and ideas. It can be a great boost when you are feeling down. Tea and other drinks can work too. Bonus: You can take a fun trip to a cute little coffee shop.

10. Journaling

Journaling can be beneficial and used in a few different ways. You could try creative journaling to let your imagination run wild or you could use this space to write down and reflect on your feelings.

11. Planning things to look forward to

If everyone could take a beach vacation in the middle of January that sure would be nice but unfortunately it's not that easy. Luckily, we all have the ability to plan and look forward to things, whether it is summer vacation, a visit with friends, a concert, or anything in between.

12. Counseling

In all seriousness, this time of year can be a hard one for many people, so don't be afraid to reach out and get help if you need it. Sometimes you need more than a cup of coffee and a trip to the gym to feel okay and that is perfectly okay.

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12 Ways To Manage The Post Holiday Blues

Here's what to do when red and green turns into plain old blue.

1. Exercise

2. Try a new recipe

3. Rearrange or redecorate

4. Listen to music

5. Clean up your space

6. Hang out with friends and family

7. Shopping

8. DIY Crafts

9. A cup of coffee

10. Journaling

11. Planning things to look forward to

12. Counseling

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

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You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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19. To brush off gossip.

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