The very long winter

Is it just me or does this winter just feel like it's dragging on forever? The general consensus at the moment, from my very professional survey of a group of girlfriends, is that everyone is suffering from a motivation slump. No one is in the mood for going out, everyone has been sick with the flu, and many people are just generally bored with life. Even when it's sunny outside in winter, the chill dulls everyone's mood.

Winter is not usually a time for making new resolutions, or setting goals. All you want to do is hibernate until it's safe to step foot outside in a dress (without opaque tights and various other layers underneath). So what is one to do in this seemingly, never ending slump?

*Keep motivated at work - learn as much as you can in your role, take on extra responsibilities, seek out promotions or if you're really over it, go and get yourself a better gig!

*Exercise - there's only five and a bit weeks til Spring and that's prime trying on bikini time! Use your lunch times to get a bit of exercise in. If you don't have a gym membership, simply get out and go for a walk during your break, or on the weekend. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

*Plan a holiday - many times when we're wondering why we feel so crap, it's because we need a break! You don't have to splash out on a European vacation... just get out of town for the weekend, or even a night. Go somewhere you've never been before and go exploring. You'll return refreshed and looking forward to the next break.

*Save some money - in anticipation of a whole new summer wardrobe, or a summer holiday!

*Remember to make time for friends - schedule regular catch ups. Try new restaurants, meet for hot chocolate or better still, a glass of wine and some chocolate.

*Think positive - don't yet this year slip you by. Make the most of it and have fun!

I hope this post brightens your day a little : )

Notes on Glossy Paper