Let's be honest, on the crap scale, January can often make it to the top. Post Christmas fun and back to normality, I always feel like it's a month I just want to get through as quick as possible... In fact, if summer could start like now, that'd be loverrrrly!
So, for January, I've got a little to do list of fun things to perk up the month. Nothing involves a huge amount of money (if you're like me, you're still reeling from spending over the festivities), nor a vast amount of planning. More small things to perk up the dullest of January days.
& not for the hopes of getting abs after the first 10 minute Legs, Bums & Tums sesh. Dare I say that over the last few weeks I've actually been finding exercise... Fun? I think when you alter your mindset to 'I'm going to do this to feel good at the end of it', rather than 'I've got to do this 'cause last night I ate a full Domino's pizza and I need a thigh gap by Thursday', then it gets a lot easier. So - when it comes to doing a ridiculous work out, I want to do it because it's fun. YouTube is my go-to for finding something I definitely won't look glamorous doing, but I'll have a bash at anyway.
So, for January, I've got a little to do list of fun things to perk up the month. Nothing involves a huge amount of money (if you're like me, you're still reeling from spending over the festivities), nor a vast amount of planning. More small things to perk up the dullest of January days.
1. Do a ridiculous workout.
& not for the hopes of getting abs after the first 10 minute Legs, Bums & Tums sesh. Dare I say that over the last few weeks I've actually been finding exercise... Fun? I think when you alter your mindset to 'I'm going to do this to feel good at the end of it', rather than 'I've got to do this 'cause last night I ate a full Domino's pizza and I need a thigh gap by Thursday', then it gets a lot easier. So - when it comes to doing a ridiculous work out, I want to do it because it's fun. YouTube is my go-to for finding something I definitely won't look glamorous doing, but I'll have a bash at anyway.
2. Shop your stash.
Every so often on a lazy Sunday, this is one of my favourite things - especially when funds are running low! I love routing around drawers to find products I bought, and then went on to forget about. After a good tidy out I usually end up with a little pile of things to get using up... Which then means an impromptu pamper sesh.3. Have a go at a DIY project.
I love getting stuck into a DIY. Yeah, they don't always get finished, but isn't that part of the fun of it? I'm planning on making a new blogging backdrop over the weekend - I've got marble vinyl adhesive (naturally) & some MDF to get started with... If you never see posts with it featured then it's likely to have been a fail! I've popped a few other DIY projects I've got on my to-do list below.DIY Marble Coasters / Rose Gold Mouse Pad / Air Plant Hangers
These are great ideas! I definitely need to start planning some more blog posts.
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some really great ideas here, perfect as i'm definitely feeling the january slump!
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Love these ideas, tamper being my fav!! Where you planner from? xo.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely up for Netflix marathons and hard workouts. I hate January!!
ReplyDeletelove this post! good ideas to take away the january blues.
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I think January is a pretty good month for me on the inspiration side of things at least!
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Without a doubt i'll end up doing all of these this month!
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Lovely tips for January to get over the blues
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this is such a great post - many of those things (like the netflix-marathone, diy-project, workout plans...) are on my january-to-do-list as well!
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Fave thing to do in January is to go shopping! Everything is always on sale which is a winner haha!
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So agree with the last one!!Blogging is awesome! kisses:D
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Love this post, January is such a crap month.. i've been trying to blog a lot more too just to focus my attention to something! X
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My best friend lives in New Zealand so even though we facebook message and viber ALL THE TIME, there is nothing quite like seeing her wacky handwriting and a New Zealand stamped envelope addressed to me. One of the best feelings :)
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Tip #9, is really cute! And I might try that with my mama! Thanks so much! xx
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I did a 'shop the stash' the other day!! So good when you forget what you have bought over the years!! xx
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Great post. I am one of those weirdos that love working out but no longer near a gym do I'm at home busting my butt to stay in shape. January needs to become more of a month of blogging and pampering. Hope you have more of those pampering moments too! :)
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It's going to be DIY for me and improve my photography. I've ordered a new camera and I will try to tame it as quickly as I can.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I hate January!
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These are great ideas. I've had such a rubbish busy stressful January the only thing I've had time/energy to look at in Pinterest so I've got quite into it again. I'm gonna try some of these in Feb though
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