Ways To Give Yourself a Boost During the January Blues

January.  Just a blah month.  Cold, snow, and cabin fever.  We need to, on purpose, find ways to give us that boost out of the blahs!

Here are a few to consider:

1.  Exercise.  Yes, let's just get this one out there first and out of the way.  It doesn't matter what you chose to do, just do it and do it consistently. Choose something you enjoy. I personally use the Couch to 5K app on my IPhone.  

2.  Treat yourself.  One of my favorite Mom treats is a 6 inch egg, ham and cheese on flatbread with lots of veggies and Southwest sauce with a Coke on the side for $3.  And it is healthy.  :)

3.  Clean out a spot in your home that has been neglected over the winter.  You don't have to deep clean your entire home.  Just do one cupboard...or the top of the closet...or your vehicle.  Just put it in your plan to do it tomorrow and then do it.  You will find yourself coming back just to see that organized little spot over and over. :)  And you will be inspired to do another area.

4.  Get lots and lots of sunshine.  Open your blinds and curtains.  Let that bright and warm sunshine into your home and it will brighten your mood.  I choose my dining room table to do my office work because it receives sunlight almost all day long.

5.  Separate yourself from negative influences and flood your soul with positive influences.  

A few resources I use on a regular basis are...

You Version Bible app -  http://www.bible.com/app - You can choose different devotionals and Bible reading plans.  You can even listen to the Bible being read out loud.
One Place app - http://www.oneplace.com/ - I enjoy listening to Bible teaching through this app.  (I do not endorse every teacher on this site.  You make your own calls on this. :)
Kindle app - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000493771 - There are tons of great FREE electronic books every day.  And you don't need a Kindle anymore to own them. :)  I enjoy reading cooking books, spiritual books, gardening books, etc.

There is no reason for us to be a depressed and overwhelmed wife and mom.  

Put some action to your spirit today!  :)