Hands up if you have the January blues? You too, huh? Well I’m not surprised, It was Blue Monday earlier this week, which is officially the most depressing day of the year. I don’t know about you but I want to just curl up in bed and stay there until spring. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well, I have a great giveaway I’m launching today which will make the idea of hibernating in bed all that more appealing. For this giveaway, I have teamed up with Homescapes, a British company that manufactures top quality home furnishings and textiles. They have kindly agreed to provide me with a luxury bedding bundle to give away to one lucky Design Sheppard reader.
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So, let’s talk about the giveaway. The luxury bedding bundle includes the following:
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The total value of the prize bundle is £204.96
What a lovely bundle. That will definitely make getting out of bed all that more challenging! As usual, you can enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck everyone! And don;t forget to tell me how you overcome the January blues!
cleaning and organising helps me out :)
I personally like to get over the January Blues by spending some quality time with my two children. Reading books, getting cuddles, watching films or playing a game it always reminds me how lucky I really am! When that fails and they are driving me insane (it does happen!) A lovely hot bath with the door locked and music on so I can’t hear them outside while escaping from their Dad!
In all honesty – I don’t!
Cuddling and walking the family’s pet dogs :)
retail therapy in the sales
Hibernate! Read..and get too used to my duvet ;-)
By watching boxsets snuggled up in my bed
I am 60 years old tomorrow so I intend living life to the full and cuddling up with the one I love when ever I get chance
Ok I do take Vitamin D all year round which is helpful & I go to the Dog park every day with biscuits for them, monkey nuts for the squirrels & bird seed for the birdies! It’s hard to be Blue with all my doggy friends who come bounding up to me for their daily treat!
♡Stacey your big beautiful smile literally made me smile♡
Thanks
I try to make over at least one room in the house so it looks fresh and new and then I feel like I’ve achieved something
music on and try to keep busy. i really struggle in January
I keep active and meet my friends for coffee and a chat often
I think about far away and exotic landsthat would be nice to holiday to!
I try and book a short break away for when the weather gets better; this helps me focus on looking forward to the trip and helps me beat the January blues.
Nice long walks out in the fresh air x x x
By not starting a diet or giving up booze, I leave that to February when it starts to get lighter and brighter.
Lots of chocolate, especially as its everywhere so early now!
During the Winter months I always take vitamin D supplements. I like to get out in the garden as much as possible fresh air and exercise.If you keep yourself occupied you don’t have time for the blues.
I normally tend to have a big clearout in the New Year. The kids get so much at Christmas that I have to clear some of their old stuff to make room for their new things. I take their old stuff to our local charity shops so that makes me feel better because I’m decluttering and I’m also helping someone in the process.
I tend to cope with the January blues by making sure I learn a new skill or hobby. This year I signed up to a ‘Brush Lettering’ workshop which is similar to modern calligraphy. It was so much fun and I made some new friends! Been practising my new skill for hours upon end. Its so relaxing to do and is keeping me occupied whilst the nights are cold and money is tight.
Another declutterer! Room by room tidy house – tidy mind
i keep active and social- shopping, exercising, music :)
Its my birthday in January- so no blues for me this year! :)
I booked a weekend away with a friend at the end of the month so that I had something to look forward to xx
Eat a healthy full breakfast, with fresh air in the morning and a new book x
Its my birthday in January, so i have something to look forward to not to get the blues
Great timing this as we’re just looking to redo our bedroom!
I keep busy and look forward to spring
By thinking positive and not thinking its January xx
Working and making the most of wrapping up in my cosy jumpers
I get my crochet hook out, on a dull day I can always create something in bright colours…
I’m gentle to myself- a few small treats and a period of post-christmas ‘hibernation’.
Lots of being cosy under a soft blanket, curled up with a good book. Hot chocolate (or leftover festive mulled wine!), comfort food and chunky knitwear!
I put away all the Christmas decorations, then bring out the vases, fill them with fresh flowers and count down the days till spring.
Lovely long walk somewhere beautiful and natural always works for me
I curl up on my sofa with my lovely pug on my knee
Duvet days on the sofa with a good film munchies pjs and a good cup of tea
Don’t just be stuck in house get out saves feel all down
I look for holidays! Something to look forward to
Keep busy
keep warm and eat chocolate!
Lot’s of Coffee, Chocolate and snuggling up on the sofa !
I exercise, sleep, read and write a lot of lists – preparing for the year ahead. Then I usually cry, make a hot chocolate and crawl into bed. It is nearly February – let us try again!!
I like to start a new hobby and get organised!
A cup of tea and a good book x
I try and book a few cheeky days off work have a deep clean and throwing session and some home days
I read a lot
I love running so love getting outside in the fresh air
I usually have trouble with this month. I have a friend’s birthday to celebrate but that isn’t until the end of the month so I tend to go out to a local club every Saturday and play bingo and have a drink!
Plan exciting things to look forward to
get out walking as much as possible
I try to go for long walks around the nature reserve nearby. There’s nothing better to help relax and lifts your spirits
shopping
As much fresh air as possible – when it’s not raining – and comfort food
I take it day by day and try to find one thing to make me smile each day
Just keep positive
I like to clear some clutter
I have a special lumie lamp I sit in front of.
I’m usually fairly upbeat in January – a whole new year to look forward to. Unfortunately I’m in bed with flu this time, so I wish I had all that lovely bedding to keep me warm!
I try to keep as warm as possible. I have arthritis and I feel the cold terribly. I really dislike winter, it seems never ending.
lots of sleep and cuddles this year
Just watch lots of films and lots of wildlife programmes especially!
I love to take nice long walks with my dog!
By indulging myself – I buy myself some good rum, a few new books, maybe a DVD or two, and then do whatever I want to each evening and on the weekends. I try not to make plans, so that I can just listen to what my body and mind want, and do that instead :)
I curl up in front of the fire with a mug of hot Chocolat
I spent a lot of time drinking hot chocolate and snuggled up on the sofa with my dogs watching films :D
I book my summer holiday so I have something to look forward to
I love taking countryside walks with my dog. Fresh air no matter the weather definitely helps.
Spend an hour in the garden always cheers me up.
Trying to keep active and have a good clear out
We make sure we are out and active every weekend. We look for new places to walk with the kids and dog (that are free!) and then treat ourselves to hot chocoaltes and a movie at home after when we are all tired out. The blast of fresh air makes all the difference!
I spend a lot of time with my three year old Grandson, I don’t have much time for any blues. He’s a wonderful tonic
I remind myself daily of all the exciting opportunities and things I want to accomplish this year! Have the list visible and make it fun! X
I concentrate on getting fit in January and losing weight for spring
I always have some trips booked, so the planning helps to get me through January.
SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
I look forward to my birthday at the end of January and I start planning things for Feb half term.
planning my 2018 summer holiday
Entering comps work and family
By getting out and about
I keep a Jar and write down all the good things that happen to me throughout the year and then open and read them throughout January to cheer me up :)
i have cuddles with my cat
Me and my wife go on walks and just jibber jabber whilst we are walking, passes the day and we get fit and problem solve at the same time.
Lots of outdoor activities. Great for fitness and mental well being.
booked holidays
Start planning what I am going to plant for my allotment.
plan my hols
I try to keep my mind occupied by doing hobbies such as reading and crafting.Great prize, thanks very much!
Catch up with a few jobs and plan some nice outings for when the weather gets better.
i cope with Gin and chocolate
Just think ahead to the springtime and longer days
Get outside as much as possible and send the rainy days doing lots of arty craft stuff
by snugging up in bed until January is over!
staying in bed till february would be my ideal solution
As each day passes you know spring is getting closer.
Enjoy the fresh air as much as possible.
I treat myself to something nice in the sales and use it as an excuse to reorganise my clothes. I always feel better after sorting through clothes
Declutter the house and spending time with family :)
I have taken up yoga. Definitely de stresses me
with long walks in the woods with my labrador Harley
January blues – just take one day at a time and look forward to spring
i like to have a declutter , new year new start no goals to focus on
I use this month to sort out clutter and to get into the ole DIY. It gives me focus and a sense of achievement.
I focus on the early signs of spring in the garden, such as the first snowdrops and the witch-hazel flowers
I’ve booked a holiday in the sun for February, it gives me something to look for in this depressing, cold, grey month!
Make lots of plans with friends and family and book a holiday to have something to look forward to.
Not really. its one of the advantages of shift work, you don’t get this sort of thing or the monday blues, and jet lag.
Lots of lovely walks to clear the January blues away
I’m a real summer lover and miss the sun and warmth. I like to always have something to look forward to…. so far I’m looking forward to a family trip and a spa day with my mum xx
I think you should just appreciate everything about each season as it comes. I love January because the days are getting longer, so at the beginning I’m driving to and from work with my car lights on, and by the end it’s sidelights mostly :)
I keep myself busy by having a massive clear out and I like to enter competitions in my spare time.
The kids get me through any down days, their smiles and giggles are enough out brighten every room.
I take a few days off and go and explore somewhere new, this year we chose a part of Scotland we hadn’t been to before…perfect puck me up
I declutter. Makes room for the stuff I got for Christmas and makes me feel better for a fresh start to the new year.
Exercise is a natural mood lifter. A brisk walk a day really helps even if you don’t feel like it #BlueMonday. Fab giveaway would love to be your lucky winner.
Don’t really get the “January Blues”,but when the weather’s good I try to get out for a walk or garden.Miserable weather ?Snuggle up under a cosy throw with a good book or film!
have a good clear out and keep myself active
I count my blessings and try to think of at least three good things that have happened before I go to bed every day
I spend a large amount of time meditating to avois those blue feelings xx
taking multi vits and plenty of fresh air
I book a holiday so we have something to look forward to
I don’t have January blues.
Chocolate …it’s the answer to everything :)
Either getting layered up for taking the dog for a walk or standing outside like Michelin man watching our local rugby team (although shouting does keep you warm). Then back home for a hot chocolate or soup and curling up on the sofa with the dog and a good horror DVD.
I just plod on and get things done
I enjoy a good clear out and donate it to charity
clean out try catch up on washing so hard to dry things
I try and get out and about to meet friends as much as possible.
Love it to get hot enough to go canoeing in the Wye Valley
Not very well but I try and take my dog out when it’s daylight which I think helps.
I would have to say my best way to deal with January blues would be shopping and going out for dinner
just plod on and work through it
Plan for OH birthday and clean a lot lol
We go on looonong hikes as a family
surrounding myself with loved ones with lots of hugs on request x
cuddles with daft but warm huskey Sandy
have something to look forward to-for me it is a short break in May-keeps me going
by looking in the garden for signs of spring , currently i have snow drops covering my garden and helibore flowers they get brought in , put in vases to make me smile.
I cope with January blues by knowing that it will be spring in not too long.
I start shopping for next Christmas
Shopping!!!
I buy new PJs and stay in all cosy most of the time!
I don’t feel January blues.
I know a shop that sells wine
Declutter and decorate so that everything is done before spring. More time to enjoy warmer days!
It’s all about family first… healthy walks, homemade cooking and busying ourselves planning out the year ahead
We overcame our January blues by celebrating my girlfriends birthday in London, we went up the shard and went to see Wicked. Only a couple of days but gave me something to look forward to.
If you can afford to book a holiday or short break then you have something to look forward to
We plan our holidays, always good to think about the sunnier fun times coming up!
Lots of long leafy dog walks is amazing for the old spirit
Went for long walks.
i book my summer holiday , something to look forward to
I go for a long walk with my dog and it helps me to cope
I avoid making and New year’s resolutions until February! That way January is not such a horrible month!
i look forward to my holiday in the spring and summer
look at holidays for later in the year
BRILLIANT!
We make plans for the year and think about summer!
I don’t get the blues – ever
Staying active
I like to get outside and work on my allotment plot to get it ready for Spring, Fresh air and sunshine always seem to help
Lots of orange juice and running round the beach with my daughter
I haven’t coped too well this year!! I need to have some breaks booked to have things to look forward to
watch dvd’s of Hawai five’o
I cope by eating lots of junk, winter always has me piling on the pounds it is just so cold and gloomy
Enjoying plenty of seaside fresh air while out walking the dogs
I like to paint and read, listen to music, and look forward to the days getting longer
Try to keep busy! And also take naps if needed x
We go on lots of family walks and little adventures, to keep active.
We also do lots of baking and decorating x
Try to get some fresh air and then some sofa, hot water bottle and tv time.
I bake lots! I try new cakes & icing, trying to get them right ready for summer parties.
Great time for decluttering and enjoying our 4 dogs having fun without getting over heated! Fantastic prize, thank you x
I plan lots of activities so that I have lots of things to look forward to.
Keep in touch with lots of family and friends and try to get out in the fresh air every day if it’s not raining.
I avoid January blues by making sure I have plenty of plans with my family and friends!
Take a wee short break
Family walks on the dryer days to blow the cobwebs away
Snuggling up watching my favourite DVD boxsets
Get back into a routine
Lots of cuddles with my dogs, and playing with them and taking them out over the fields, playing lively, happy music, seeing friends, make plans to give me things to look forward to and do crafty things.
I don’t get January blues. I get summer blues.
Chocolate and candles are my go-to comfort items, plus singing happy songs!
I work lots of nights so I can snuggle in bed during the day and gives me extra days off in the summer
I do lots of knitting and crochet in bright colours to cheer me up
Snuggling in the sofa with my favourite blanket and a good book to read.
Snuggling in the sofa with my favourite blanket and a good book to read.
I enjoy the outdoors and go on lots of different walks and hikes with our dog and the family.
Use the time to sort through cupboards & declutter
Bubble baths every night and brisk walks every day! Keep yourself active!
I am being super very organised! Which is helping!
Booking a summer holiday to look forward to!
I always find getting outside for a walk helps me beat the blues! Its free so you don’t have to worry about having lots of money and its amazing what a bit of fresh air can do for your mood!
Book a holiday for February.. makes January fly in !!
Look forward to spring sort out the Christmas decorations and spring clean some cupboards
I exercise a lot and keep myself busy with work and children
Watch the days getting longer and think – it will soon be spring when….
by looking forward to the summer sun
I try to have a couple of days out planned to give everyone something to look forward to, we went to the zoo last weekend with cheap tickets too
I try and get outside for some fresh air
Go to bed early and get up late!
Window shopping, and small treats – even if its takeaway!
I don’t get the blues
Get out the house as much as I can. I volunteer at various charities and venues in my city and enjoy socialising there. I haven’t got time to dwell on it being January.
I like to go out walking and get some fresh air
book a holiday
I start looking for my next holiday and hibernate in bed until then!
Spending time with my three grown up kids
Roaring fire, bottle of wine, great DVDs.
I try to do something constructive,even if its only a piece of needlework,and walk the dog every day ,even in bad weather.
Stock up on good dvds
I tend to try and get my kids out and about as much as possible to keep up the fun adventures to keep us happy x
by going out for a walk beats the blues all day long bit of frsh air
by baking cakes and other yummy goodies for the family
Cuddles, music, yummy food
I bide my time and wait for payday!
I like to sort out my craft stash and start a new project.
Retail therapy, go out in the January sales!
I put on my big thick winter coat, woolly hat and Wellington boots and head outside with my daughters to jump in muddy puddles.
Swimming & long walks helps with the January blues.
i get up and muck out my stables and then ride my horse.
Hibernate! Get a mug of tea and a good box set, turn up the heating.
January is nearly always a depressing month, so a couple of years ago my sister arranged a girly sleepover with us girlies, loads of wine choccie singing bitching and gossiping such a great night, its in its 3rd year now and one night a year when us mummies can let our hair down beat the blues and have a laugh
I love going for long walks then coming back to an evening in front of the fire
book a holiday :)
I love January – it is a time of new beginnings, with Spring around the corner.
I went on holiday this year but that turned into an absolute nightmare so now decorating
book a holiday!
I go out for a walk to shake off the January blues
A good declutter …and a firm attempt not to put stuff back again !!
I go outside and enjoy the snowdrops and daffodils and listen to the birds who seem to be getting really excited that spring isn’t far away.
Meeting friends and chocolate
I relax and eat chocolate
by focusing on whats important spending cold weekends with my family and counting my blessings
I book a holiday!
I set myself a positive project and focus on that! This year it’s decluttering my bookshelves…
Eat chocolate & cross stitch!
watch the holiday channels
Do some decluttering, always find it helps, especially if I manage to find stuff good enough to donate to charitiy
By getting to the gym and having a good workout, or going for a nice long walk in the woods :) Also, booking a holiday helps!
Get outdoors whenever the sun shines. Amazing the difference even weak winter sunshine can make
A minibreak to somewhere with sunshine
Keep spending
I have a good clear out and try to have lots of days out!
My son was born in January so that’s the best reason for me to be happy this month :)
Staying in bed until 1st February
light the log burner and chill out with a good book
Long walks on the north norfolk coast
Snuggling on the sofa, heating on, comfy throw.
By trying to keep as busy as possible
I’ve got 2 lovely dogs who get me through. They are reason enough to get up every day!
Plenty of fresh air so lots of walks with my dogs and pottering around my garden
I cope with the January blues by having lots of hot chocolate and keeping warm in front of the fire in the evening dreaming of summer coming.
Reading in front of the fire
I always plan something special with my daughter mid January. Last year we had a spa day and this a make over. It gives us something to look forward to and makes us feel good being pampered.
Now 70 hubby and I are just so happy for every day we wake up fit and healthy to face whatever the day has in store, we rarely experience the blues. Going for a daily gym and swim (an hour in each) also gives us an extra buzz. Just wish that many more people much younger than us could discover the benefits that exercise brings:)
I take my daughter out in her pram. And face as
what ever weather is being thrown at us.
Long walks in the country side at the weekend, then curled up on the sofa with my other half, fire roaring and a glass of red wine before bed
With daydreams and cuddles!
I make sure to book lots of holidays for summer time.
I get lots of fresh air
Cook lovely warming food with lots of vegetables
Take the dog for a walk in the woods
We booked a holiday to London for March so we had something to look forward to
eat lots of chocolate
Trying to go to the gym as much as possible to combat takeaways!
Get out in the fresh air whenever possible.
keep busy
When I’m out walking the dog I always try and look for signs of spring, new buds, snowdrops, listening to the birds, it always lifts my mood
family fun and new colours on the walls
by eating as healthy as possible
Look at holidays to book for the year
Hot chocolate, lots of dogwalks and lots of good books in the dark evenings.
Eat chocolate
I generally stay indoors except to go to work. I’ll make chamomile tea and enjoy a good book :)
Make lots of plans to see people and get outdoors
I make plenty of plans and ensure I get lots of fresh air.
I struggle in January, I have to admit. I’m just counting down the days till my holiday in April.
I make bobbin lace which I love.
The truth is I don’t really…I hate it. I was definitely born with the hibernation gene switched firmly to on ;) I try to get as much fresh air and daylight as I can but I crave the return of springtime.
Get a holiday booked so I have something to look forward to.
cycling
I walk the dog on the woods. Just seeing his joy at being out lifts the spirits
Good dinner and glass of wine in good company.
I get through the January Blues with looking forward to my son’s birthday on the 1st February …. would love this bundle, thanks
Booking a summer holiday
I watch many amazing Disney films and just cherish time with family, if I can and also look at the incredible gifts i got for Christmas! :)
Clean and tidy the house bit by bit, and make plans to go somewhere exciting towrds the end of the month
I DON’T COPE. WAAAA!
I find that chocolate helps with the January blues :)
Try to stay positive and book something to look forward to
Meditation or a good cup of tea!
Get some fresh air by going for walk
Just keep a plan for the year to improve what I can and give myself a break. No good criticising myself when feeling low little treats here and there help stay focused.
Plan a holiday
Walking when I can and planning the next holiday
I find a moment of happiness in every day and hold onto that no matter how simple it is 🤡
Keep myself busy, and get outside for walks
listen to PINK!
lots of chocolate
Take the dog out for long walks
I don’t suffer with them – each day you should wake up happy!
For me, the main source of January Blues is waking up when it’s still dark, so I adjust my plans and try to lie in until after dawn.
I hibernate!
Lots of good food good films and lots of company
I’m not sure I have gotten over the January Blues, haha! To get me in better spirits I’ve been booking mini breaks to take this year :)
An early new year clean up – de clutter – always makes me feel better ready for the spring – who wants to do all that cleaning in the spring when we could be outside !
I have a beautiful new daughter who is cheering me up through the long dark Winter days. I just hang on to the thought that we are at the end of Jan, only Feb to get through which is really short and by March Spring is just so close with warmer, brighter, longer days :-) I can’t wait for Spring :-)
I have been really lucky and not really had the “january blues’ this year. I’m lucky I have quite a bit to look forward to. I have a big birthday this year and am determined to ram as much as I can into the year.
I try and get some fresh air and exercise each day. Also meeting up for a chat with friends can help a lot
A nice walk in the countryside
Amazing prize! Going for a run every day.
I treat myself to some new books and read them in bed.
I focus on the good things in my life, and remember Spring is round the corner!
making small goals and rewarding myself when i reach them
January has to be cheap and cheerful with cosy movie nights tucked up in bed and getting stuck into a good book,or wrapping up and going for fresh wintery walks with my camera
by going out and enjoying life
I try to get out & walk, and book myself a holiday to look forward to!
i don’t think I actually find January a blue month.
Lots of hot chocolates, warm fires, snuggly blankets and good books!
I try to get outside when i can during the say to get some natural light, i also take down our net curtains to let natural light into the house.
I cosy up in front of my log burner and watch a film with a glass of wine! :) Always cheers me up!
Think about the summer holidays and start making plans.
With a SAD lamp and lots of bright colours. Early nights in a warm bed!
A combination of exercise, and doing/planning things for the upcoming year – be it a planting guide for my allotment, or which festivals I’m looking at going to.
Walking the dogs gives me pleasure and exercise with no opportunity to feel blue.
I’m like a bear – very hairy and I hibernate till the crocuses bloom
Chocolate, reading and watching TV on bad weather days. Winter walks when it’s dry.
Practising a bit of hygge – soft blankets, candles, cosy nights in with good food.
I like to focus on the positive :D
I don’t get the January blues, the stress of Christmas is over, my partners birthday is in January and the kids are back at school so the housework can finally get done while I blast my music
Interior work in the house for winter – currently sanding/renovating an exterior door for fitting in summer
Enter competitions and I enjoy making hearty food.
Snuggle up with my cats, run myself many bubbles baths, drink lots of tea and cuddle with my fiance.
by keeping cosy and treating myself
By knowing that the days are getting longer, summer will be here before you know it
I meet up with family and friends to keep me busy, busy, busy.
i try and make some more time for relaxing
I overcome the January blues by booking holidays for the rest of the year!
Well to be honest I don’t suffer from January blues at all! I love winter and wintry weather, it’s my favourite season so I fully enjoy January ;-) And if you think I’m weird, my whole family’s the same as me..
I don’t start my resolutions until February when it starts getting lighter. I buy reduced Xmas food so I have plenty of treats and I buy a new calendar and mark down all the films and books and shows that are coming out so I know there are lots of nice things to look forward to in the year.
By looking forward and remembering that January only has 31 of the 365 (or 366) days of the year, it will soon be over!
I research and plan my holidays for the year!
I fill my diary full of fun things to do.
Get out for a good country walk to blow the cobwebs away
i hibernate as long a possible under the Duvet
Spring cleaning!
I try to get out in the fresh (sometime it’s very fresh!) air as much as possible to blow the cobwebs away.
We try to go on as many walks as possible or do some baking or crafts
Midday runs
Snuggly up cozy with cushions, throws and a good book.
Getting out for walks cheers me up, but if it’s raining, snuggling up with my kids and having trips to the cinema helps
keep telling myself it’s payday soon….
I try to give myself goals around the house, tidying, organising etc.When my home is clean & tidy I find I can think more clearly to plan what I wish to achieve in other areas of my life. 💜
I keep myself busy. If the weather is Ok I go for walks. If not I set myself chores like cleaning tidying and at the moment selling things I don’t need. I have made £150 since Xmas so far.
I’ve just treated myself to a Himalayan salt lamp and have found that I am feeling much better already even though I have only had it a few days.
Finish writing my book 📚
i try to keep busy being a carer mother and owner of lots of pets they all keep me on my toes
I’m eating everithing I want
I try to get out in the fresh air and also eat a fair bit of chocolate!
I use it as a chance to plan goals for the year and look forward to any plans I’ve got coming up. A good clean of the house after Christmas also makes me feel refreshed :).
family time can’t be blue around them.
I get out there and run!
Lots of cake
Walk the dogs early in the morning so I can get as much natural light as I can
Every January I have a deep clean and declutter and make a to-do list. Love having so much to do and achieving things, doesn’t matter is it too dark and damp outside to do the things I really enjoy, it makes me feel good.
Lots of chocolate!!!
getting some exercise when I can and getting some rest too
January – keep warm but get sunlight. Look forward to warmer weather.
By going out on long walks
Get out walking, whatever the weather. Brings a rosy glow and a sense of well being
snuggled up under the duvet with hot chocolate and old movies
Book a summer holiday
Spend time with my beautiful grandchildren, go for walks in the countryside and meet friends for coffee.
I would love to win all new bedding items, ours are looking a bit tired!
Wear a cosy jumper and curl up with a good murder mystery.
Hot chocolates and getting cosy by the fire, great when it cold outside !
Lots of exercise and stick to a routine generally – makes things seem normal.
Get busy doing some DIY home improvements
Lots of hot chocolate…
I plan and book a holiday so that we have something to look forward to.
Lots of walking
I have got one of those Lumie lights which helps and I browse through all the seed catalogues and plan what I want to grow in my vegetable garden this year.
Plenty of rest, good food, good books, enjoying the limited sunshine by going outdoors and time with family!
cocktails :)
Eat lots of veggies and get outside for walks even when I don’t feel like it.
Hot chocolate and crumpets
I like to have fun things planned so that my little family always have things to look forward to despite the lack of money and the rubbish weather x
Cuddling my little boy Noah who is 3 months old
Go on holiday to somewhere warm
I don’t really get the January blues but I do like to clean and have nice lighting around the home as well as have my wall fire on which makes my living room cosy.
put the music on and dance
A brisk walk everyday blows away the blues
Sleep – go into hibernation mode until spring time
I like to get out in the bright , if not always sunny, great outdoors as much as possible.
Start planning what I’m going to get up to in the garden, if it ever gets warm!
Lots of exercise.
Plenty of walks in the fresh air
planning summer hols, having a declutter and make sure I go for a walk every day
plan for the summer while hibernating
I try and book something in to look forward to so I have a goal to work towards or something…
By getting together with friends regularly
January is my worst month. It feels so long and dreary! I try to eat well and drink less to compensate for Christmas overindulgence! I also plant spring tubs as it is nice to watch them grow and herald the spring. I also HAVE to buy daffodils as soon as they are in the shops…
put up with it and get on with it!!
Curl up with a good book and hot chocolate.
I get up early, and run … it’s ahrd to be blue while enjoying sunrises and scenery :-)
Book my summer holiday
love to cosy up in front of the log burner with my dressing gown and slippers on and a mug of mulled wine in the other. x
I book my summer holiday and then sort out all of my holiday clothes, that always cheers me up
I tend to become more active, exercise is great at blowing the cobwebs away
I have to get plenty of exercise or I really feel the January Blues!
Plan what flowers I will plant in my garden.
I never really get the January blues. I love being wrapped up in my dressing gown binge watching netflix with a nice cup of tea :)
I enjoy arts & crafts activities so I have been making lots of handmade cards to prevent the January Blues! ☺
a nice bubble bath surrounded by candlelight
super cosy looking
by planning and booking a holiday and having a treat every friday x
I book a summer holiday
curtains pulled. lamp on and good book
I always think it’s nice to book a holiday or a break so you have something to look forward to in the year ahead
I try again get out for a walk if the weather is nice.
A holiday somewhere in the sun
Book a holiday, somewhere tropical, that gives me something to look forward to.
I don’t suffer from the January blues. Every month is beautiful and I appreciate each day. In some ways the Winter months are the most enjoyable as it’s more peaceful wherever you go and I love the invigorating weather.
Think positive – theres always something BEAUTIFUL usually right in front of you x
Plan my next holiday
Make plans for things I’m going to do, get out for walks and have a healthy diet
Exercising then making the most of these long winter night with a good book.
De clutter and make plans for Spring x
I make sure I don’t leave the house without my hat, scarf and gloves to keep me warm
Make exciting plans for the rest of the year – something to look forward to!
I make myself go for a nice quiet walk in the countryside everyday, im lucky to have it on my doorstep but you can easily take it for granted. But January is a great time to get some fresh air after all the visits stuck inside and all the food we eat. Clear the mind and get fit!
Don’t stay inside. Pull your boots on and get some vitamin D.
I always find a stroll in the woods, park etc clears the head and makes you feel better
Cuddle my 2 cats!
It is hard but having a January birthday helps – find something to celebrate
We booked a weekend in Venice next weekend so we have had something to look forward too.
Hide under the sheets till March
I make an effort to reach out more with people and connect. I also find it helps to use this time for hobbies because keeping your mind occupied with things you enjoy makes hours and days go by fast.
I don’t cope with it very well because I hate January but I try to make the best of it by doing something different every other weekend, such as go on a day trip, try a different restaurant and go for long walks to make the most of the daylight
Detox & exercise
Bulk cooking to stock the freezer and visiting my family, they always make me feel better
Go for a good walk when the weather permits
I love January so don’t feel blue! Nights are drawing out and life is full of possibilities. 😀
I try to drink less alcohol so that i feel more energetic! Also….lots of sleep is the answer!
I love January – so nice to have the hectic month of December behind us even though I enjoyed it at the time. Perfect just to be able to relax in front of the fire with a glass of wine in my hand. Make the most of it because it will soon be Easter.
getting outdoors
get wrapprd up and go for walks with my hubby
lots of walks in the fresh air when it isn’t raining
top bedding
Keeping warm, eating well & trying to think positive & think of all the good things in my life.
I book a holiday to look forward to
My bed is where I spend half of my life so to have a nice soft bedding would mean I would spend nearly all my life in bed.
I cuddle up on the sofa with my fire going binge watching a Netflix series :’)
Throw myself into the gym
Lots of walking
Getting out for some nice walks with my Grandsons
I try and stay busy and get out and about a lot.
I research and book my summer holiday. I also try to balance activities with plenty of rest time. I just want to hibernate!
Good, healthy food and plenty of fresh air.
Walking and making sure I see my friends
By exercising and losing the excess Christmas weight!
i like to keep busy and concentrate on my goals for the rest of the year or an event that i will be looking forward to xx
I like to curl up with my daughter and watch a good film under a blanket with lots of chocolate
Walks with my dogs
Lots of short winter walks….
Book lots of fun things in the diary for the year and make lots of social meets
This is a beautiful giveaway. I get through the winter months by reading cheerful books at night and planning and chatting about summer holidays in the sunshine in U.K. I love to imagine all the Cornish and Devonshire resorts that I would love to visit in the future and look forward to visiting them some day in the future.
Drink lots of water and take vitamin D
I do my decorating and deep cleaning in January which always brightens up the house and keeps me busy.
I like to stay warm indoors with my crochet and planning my summer holiday.
Curl up on couch with the cat and my blanket
Yoga
Look out on the winter weather with a warming dram
I spend most of January looking for our summer holiday and towards the end of January (on pay day) I finally book it!
Spending some time with my 6 month old grandson, his smile would light up any room.
I make sure I get outside for a 5k walk every day even a small amount of sunshine helps & the fresh air (substitute with – wind, rain, hail, snow) help to blow away the cobwebs & leave you feeling energised.
its very hard but i just plod along and smile
I try to get out more with the dog for long walks and try to soak up the sun since its en in short supply over the winter. I always have a duvet day as well since 1 child goes to nursery 3 times a week and the eldest is in school. I think self care is so important. So I laze the day away in bed with coffee, netflix and books. I put on the diffuser with some essential oils ad imagine that I’m away somewhere, cosied up in a cabin.. ahh the only thing missing is a log fire :)
start thinking about all the lovely days out i’ve got planned with my little man and do a nice new year clean :) x
I spend time crafting with my nieces when they visit on Sundays. It’s good to get hands on rather than playing online.
I always book a show to see in january, which cheers me up. Also a good sort out of the house and look what needs a lick of paint/decorate
Get waterproofs on and walk the dogs
Spring clean. A tidy home always makes me feel better.
Try to get out in the winter sunshine as soon as possible.
Get outdoors as much as possible.
Getting out for a walk each day and enjoying what day light there is and the fact that we are lucky to have pretty seasons. And booking a break in the sun to look forward to!
I try to get outside as much as possible, tidying the garden or just going for a walk
Lovely bedding always helps get to sleep
A wee single malt in front of the log fire with my brilliant partner – beats any blues
My wife and I both have our birthdays in January so we’ve never had a problem with the month in all honesty. I’m often just glad that christmas is all over with and we can all go back to normal
Playing with my granddaughter
I been remember that Winter is just one of the four seasons. In fact, in January, the signs of Spring are already evident – the days are slightly longer, birds are singing more loudly, buds are appearing on the trees and daffodils are coming out.
exercise – my whole mood and my attitude changes when I am down and exercise keeps me really happy and sunny person
I don’t go out much so I use the opportunity to have a good early spring clean
A hobby and long phone conversations with the family.
I look forward to visits from my kids and grandkids.
I keep myself busy, decluttering, budgeting, doing competitions, catching up on all those little jobs that are always put off…..and failing that, I just go on holiday! :)
eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and take vitamin d capsules
By having long lay ins in the morning planning dream holidays….
I make the most of the little things – walks in the park, weekday cinema nights with popcorn and cooking new recipes for tea
Hot cup of cocoa and plenty of comfort food lol x
I plan some nice things to do that I can look forward to. I would love to win these to refresh my bedroom.
Keeping active through excercise and finding new hobbies to explore.
I’m getting on with re decorating and de cluttering the kids rooms x
I keep as busy as possible, reorganising the home planning the garden and holidays for the year ahead!
I don’t get January blues – I just think that every week is one week closer to Spring and better weather. Aside from having overspent at Christmas, I see no more reason to be miserable in January than any other time of year. Then again, I’m odd, I actually like Winter :D
Staying in with the duvet downstairs snuggled up watching movies. Perfect way to spend spare time in January x
I book holidays!
Book a holiday!!
I plan my trips for the forthcoming year which helps to lift my mood
Vitamin D tablets, getting up early and plenty of tea!
Honestly – not very well. I do try and keep myself around people who know how I am though and can look after me when I am down.
I wait for a bright, dry day with a hint of Spring and walk! On dark, rainy days I curl up by the fire and read books with drinks and snacks to hand – and at night I love my electric blanket – so warm and cosy!
I love cosy night with the kids
Get outside as much as possible, and lots of walkng
I go to the Charity shops and find something to perk me up!
Stay in bed as long as possible ,
I go out running to try and keep my spirits up
Early nights with a good book and a hot water bottle and some lovely homemade vegetable soup to warm me up during the day x
Play golf in the pouring rain and blustery winds, always feel better after that!
I am redecorating. The fresh paint brightens my walls and my mood
by booking a holiday :)
I go swimming as much as I can and use the sauna as it warms me up which helps my mood.
I try to have a good walk every day and getting enough sleep seems to help
I plan to do things with friends and family
We spend a couple of weeks with my son who lives in Thailand
Walk the dog, do the horses with all the mud and think great when the mornings and evenings begin to get light and the bulbs start to flower
By having a good clear out of all the stuff from the previous year
I make extra efforts to put food and water out for the garden wildlife, and then get to enjoy watching from the kitchen window. I also read more to just cut-off from real-life stresses, spend time online, and hot evening bubble baths with a few drops of essential oils in.
Work less and enjoy life more
dont really suffer, but having a good spring clean of the house and declutter, blows away the cobwebs!
Keep myself busy decluttering my house.
do lots of socialising
Getting out in the fresh air every day really helps, even if it’s only a 20 minute walk on my lunch break. Also planning lots of nice treats to look forward to (holidays/family meals out/days away).
walks with the dogs
get organised, start planning for the following few month and get on with it!
I draw the curtains, light the fire and get out the photo albums from holidays, especially in mountains, where there is snow on the ground and clear blue skies
Hibernate!
January is a month of creating positive habits and choices for my year ahead.
I try and keep myself busy and remind myself that spring is just around the corner!
Take time out to spend the day with my wife and son.
spend less time at home haha!! i love my daily walk and when I’m at home i always cook from scratch. keep me busy is the best way to avoid January blues :-)
Go for a walk when the sun is shining!
Warm slippers, fluffy rugs, comfy sofa, soft lighting and an occasional glass of Merlot.
I’m looking forward to our 25th wedding anniversary next month – helps with January blues
I try to go for a walk every day
Keep myself busy with my hobbies and take advantage of any sun shine.
I plan and book a summer holiday to look forward to x
By keeping myself busy and spending time with family
I snuggle up with the other half, our Christmas chocolates and a good box set!
After work I like to cuddle up with a hot water bottle and a book.
plan a big party for the last week of Jan, something to look forward to
By booking our summer holiday!
I try to book something nice which I can look forward to
I focus on eating healthily
I walk along the lovely seafront in Sussex
A Lumie light, that way I get a bit of sunshine.
I still try to get out with the kids as much as possible and just enjoy the fresh air
Perfect for the chilly months!
Try and get out for a walk in the fresh air whenever there’s a sunny day
I use January as a time for relaxation and reflection
can’t have too much bedding
It’s my daughter’s birthday which is great cos I get to organise her party. I like to keep myself busy so for the last few weeks I’ve been doing a massive spring clean – out with the old and in with the new – brilliant way to start the year.
By planning all the lovely things we are going to do throughout the year. Currently planning our garden renovations and thinking of names for the puppy we plan to get in the summer. Exciting times!
I find making more time for myself helps. More bubble baths, more wine and more me time x
I take my basset hounds scent trailing in the countryside
I keep myself busy. This year I signed up to RED ( run every day) January. It’s a great way to clear your head and de stress though it’s taking its toll now – 65 miles done so far!!
I get my
Hygge on! Candles blankets hot drinks. Perfect!
Get out as much as possible.
I enjoy having my candles lit.
By spending as much time as possible in my pyjamas!
Spending lots of time with family
I try and work less, and get as much sunlight as I can. I also try and plan my holidays and trips to give myself something to look forward to
think of spring
I start my spring cleaning and by the time I’m done spring is here.
I ALWAYS TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND THINK OF EASTER AND THE DAFFODILS
I plan my summer holiday, Get ready for decorating the walls of my home. Do a declutter and make some craft or sewing items such as Valentines gifts and Easter ornaments
Always de-cluttering and feeling fresh for 2018
Happy new year!
I have a declutter and spruce up around the house to get Spring awoken and fresh.
I like planning for the summer and reading as many books as possible.
I like to do quizes and puzzles to keep my mind in good shape.
Wrap up warmly and try to make it all go away.
Looks amazing
By doing more crafts, going for walks in nature and warm sofa snuggles with the kids.
I usually try to organise lots of get togethers with friends to cheer me up!
Start to plan weekends away with friends
i do a clear out to start the year as a new one
I spend as much time outside as possible
By booking a little trip away somewhere lovely like the Lake District
Sleeping
I catch up with reading and plan my summer holiday
Staying warm indoors!
I have a January birthday…it’s fab as end up being treated to lots of meals out with lovely friends 😊
It’s the best time to book summer holiday too…gives you something to look forward to,
I drink lots of fruit tea and stay indoors nice and cosy x
I have a SAD light to help me cope
Get out in the fresh air as much as possible.
I watch comedies 😊
Been ok this month, just looking forward too the spring and lighter nights and in need of new bedding as mine has seen it’s best days so a win would be great
I spring clean and then think about decorating
Hibernate!
I don’t seem to cope at all with the January blues at all.
Long walks in the country
I browse holiday websites on line, get inspiration for our summer holiday. I will also look at home design websites and see if I can brighten up my home
I don’t. I hibernate all January lol x
I wrap up warmly and go for a walk.
Sorting out the house
Always book my summer holiday in the winter so I have something to look forward to
To beat the january blues I spend l;ots of time with the girlies/ Been to the cinema, booked tickets for a couple of gig in the next few months and big plans for a 2019 holiday so we are saving our pennies.
I just do fun things with my kids. We paint pictures. Go walks with our dogs, play Lego, have family movie nights.
I focus on getting the house decluttered gradually, in time for the lovely spring weather
Keep myself busy meeting friends get outdoors when the weather is on your side.And mostly surround yourself with the people who matter most.
Ive been feeling quite down this month and it wasnt till a friend said i have the january blues that id even heard of it.to beat the blues i try and make sure i get enough sleep and try an have at least an hour doing something i love a day,getting out walking in the fresh air is also a good way of dealing with the blues
Trying to keep myself busy and spending quality time with my daughter so I can appreciate the blessings in my life rather than focusing on negatives.
I tend to bake and craft to keep busy when it’s too miserable outside and always cheers me up
I wrap up warm and go out for a long walk. It’s hard getting motivated to go but I feel much better afterwards.
I wrap up well and go for walks in the Country Park or on the beach. There’s always something interesting to see.
By using the time to make planes for the rest of the year to give me things to look forward to.
I don’t really feel blue in January anymore as it’s my daughters birthday and my husbands, soending quality time with them makes the bad days worth it!
I get myself out in the fresh air for a walk whenever I can, I find it always clears my head and puts me in a better mood.
I never get the blues, to me January is a fresh start to what will hopefully a great year.
We tend to keep out of the cold weather & watch films together, snuggled up inside duvets!
Get plenty of fresh air
Snuggling under the duvet. This prize would be the BEST!
I have my grandkids for a few days it always brightens my day
Making the most of dark evenings with a good boxset
Netflix and chocolate!
Walks uplifting books and films Eating well and dressing in bright colours
Netflix, chill and snacks surrounded by candles
By keeping active as much as possible
Make sure I’ve got a holiday booked for the not too distant future to keep me going!
Mines getting outdoors, love bring outside
I look after my great granddaughter Ava, I defy anyone to not smile at her little face
A brisk walk as even in the city you can see plenty of nature
To get rid of january blues i book a holiday somewhere hot
Shopping in the sales!
Try and spend the month sorting out the entire house. Cleaning and getting everything organised. Clear house – clear mind!
By thinking of spring!
I go for de-cluttering, getting myself organised…& planning lots of holidays for the year ahead!
we have birthdays in january so it goes quite quickly and filled with fun….although it is an expensive month!
I get totally engrossed in my crafting. It’s impossible to feel down when you’re covered in glitter!
Lots of reading time snuggled up with dog helps x
Dream of Spring, plot my garden.
By getting healthy and plan the year ahead xx
I try to do things that I would normally do and try and have a routine and on the weekends just binge watch tv series!
throwing myself into everything I do and playing lots of loud happy music.
Book a holiday.
I do major sorting trying to get ready for the year to come
I start planning for all the things I want to do in the spring
a good old glass of wine :)
By doing some Fitness
By doing some Fitness
I try to eat well, exercise a bit and sleep lots.
my fav hobby of beach metal detecting is best done in the winter months due to winter storms moving the sands around. x
I get my seed and plant catalogues out and start planning what I’m going to do in the garden when the weather improves.
I start up my exercise regime again so that I tone up in time for holiday
By eating lots of chocolate
I always book something or book somewhere to go in January so I have something to look forward to.
I make lots of plans! also it is my birthday 21st Jan, this year (today in fact) it’s my 40th :)
I go for a brisk walk, no matter what the weather.
Count down the days until Spring!
Decluttering the house
Running and hot yoga. I don’t get January blues actually.
long walks with the dog x
Lots of baths and good books or tv with my feet up by the fire
I watch the days get longer and feel happy at the thought that the next season is spring.
try to think of one happy thing on a daily basis
I just keep myself busy at work and at home
It’s my birthday in January so i have no reason to be blue :-)
I make sure I get outside every day. It’s too easy to become isolated. Gets the blood moving & keeps you flexible. Then I love a hot bath, a good novel & snuggling under a throw or in bed – pampering at its best!
I always book a nice warm sunny break so i have something to look forward to!
I just get stuck in and get on with it. It’s just another month, nothing special :-) great time of the year to have a clear out and get organised.
I use all my gifts from Christmas like bath bombs and fluffy PJ’s, always makes me feel better :)