{"id":205,"date":"2023-01-09T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T00:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.had-print.co.uk\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2022-12-31T12:10:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T12:10:07","slug":"blue-monday-can-it-be-a-better-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.had-print.business\/blog\/blue-monday-can-it-be-a-better-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Monday, can it be a better Monday?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blue Monday (16th January 2023) might be a grotty Monday in January but thinking about it beforehand might just get you feeling more zingy and ready to go. Stuart outlines his thinking on ways to beat blue Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Physical activity.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Might be the hardest time of year to get out and do something, but I have a goal in April, which needs some attention to make it one to be proud of. It might only be the Blackpool 10k \u2013 but training now makes the result even more worth it in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Set a realistic resolution.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve had some goals for a while, personal to me. Some are business related and some are personal, yes, the above might be one of them. However, looking at the steps on the journey, and looking at the measures towards them is so important. You might not hit where you want to be, however, what progress have you made, how is quantifiable the small wins are also important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Get creative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different people have different forms of creativity, do something which takes you away, zone out, and concentrate on something different, whether for business or pleasure. And share it with someone! The art of making someone else smile from something you\u2019ve done is very rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eat well.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are what you eat. Yes, we\u2019ve just had a season of self-indulgence. However, eating well doesn\u2019t have to be a sacrifice. If you need top tips on this speak to Lisa Kempster<\/a> \u2013 she always makes me smile, Lisa\u2019s nuggets of wisdom when it comes to food are a real eye-opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make the most of natural light.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, it\u2019s time out walking the dog. Probably the best thing that I and my partner did, he brightens us up every day. Even the wet drizzly ones, yes, we all hate going out in the rain \u2013 even Finn our Cockerpoo \u2013 clearly doesn\u2019t like getting wet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Change your environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small changes can make a big difference. The view from your desk or workplace. Our print studio looks out over the Hebble valley, and this made a big difference to us, looking at trees rather than Kirklees College where we were in Huddersfield. Watching the seasons is very magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Consider a SAD lamp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a trained photographer, I am well aware of natural light, it\u2019s something many people take for granted. Light affects us in many different ways, moods, as we all feed differently off the light. I know I am more vibrant in the spring. So if you do suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder \u2013 consider a light source which has the right colour tones in it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Spend time with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know I am so lucky to have a small inner circle who really does make a difference for me. I hope I do for them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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