Some days you just need to bring your own sunshine! I hear January was the cloudiest month on record in MN since the 60’s…and it’s taking a toll on a lot of us. The the lack of sunshine really brings me down, too. There are some things I do that help distract from the gloomy skies and instead make me feel content and cozy.
So, I thought I’d share my thoughts:
*Start your day with some quiet time and God. A daily devotional, the Bible or some journaling.
*Light a candle or diffuse essential oils. Fragrances can trigger happy emotions our brain.
*Do something nice for someone else. (Don’t ignore the name or face that keeps popping in your mind…it’s a little nudging from God)
*Make something beautiful. Do a craft; discover a new hobby. Now’s then time to scroll through Pinterest and find something you’d like to try. Head on out to the craft supply store and pick up some supplies and get started. Put your things in a basket so it’s at your finger tips and ready to work on whenever you are.
*Make plans so you have things to look forward to. Coffee with a friend. Plan a weekend trip or spring vacation. Start planning a summer project like a new garden; sketch the design and pick out flowers.
*Organize something like a closet or bedroom. (You know you won’t want to be inside doing this in the summer!)
*Go all out when you rest: get super cozy- light a candle. Wrap up in a freshly laundered blanket. Binge on Netflix (and don’t feel guilty about it!) Have a hot cup of tea next to you and feel grateful for the time to rest.
These are just a few things I’ve found contentment through. Whatever you do, don’t isolate yourself. Talk about how you’re feeling. Because, friends, we’re in this together. Let’s lift one another up. And, on the super sunny bright side: you made through January!!