If you’re feeling a little bit down over the
Christmas period, then fear not, you aren’t alone. With the holidays coming, it’s
been drilled into us that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing
loud for all to hear. Yeah, thanks Buddy.
Though I can’t help but see the festive times
as a bit, well, stressful. We rush around all the time, it’s cold, tiring and I
can’t help but feel a little bit lonely. Silly, I know. So as I moped around
the house today, bored and feeling a bit sorry for myself; I created a list of
things I’d like to do before the New Year. Things for my/our own benefit. Sorry guys,
this is targeted a little more towards the girls.
Organise
your underwear
Your drawer is probably overflowing right
now, and let’s admit it – there are a few looking sad pairs hidden at the back.
Forget that they’re comfortable, just forget that. Throw out all the old, and
then you have the excuse to indulge and replace in new pieces! Separate bras,
pants, thongs, and organise it all.
Let’s admit it, nice underwear makes you feel
good, don’t deny your booty that.
Decorate
your room
I’m not talking go all DIY SOS. Little things
like; printing out some photographs of your best bits from the year or of
things that make you happy. Check out the charity shops for a new mirror
or ornament. Buy yourself a plant, maybe even a fish bowl with a new pet! Even just
changing your light bulb to a brighter one, adding a new shade or hanging some
fairy lights (this time of year is perfect for cheap ones, there are strings in
the Pound Shop!) You could have a move around of the furniture and try out some
feng shui. You’ll be surprised how much room you may be missing out on by just
switching that chest of drawers with the bookcase.
Tidy your
room
Yeah yeah we all do it… but not properly!
Reorganise your shelves, throw out the bric-a-brac, and put on the marigolds. You
don’t need that keyring from Spain
2007, really. Use a fabric spray to make everything smell fresh and new, give
it all a good polish and dust down every corner. At the same time you can
listen to your top tracks from the year!
Read your
favourite book
You’re free of education, potentially free of
work, and to be fair you’re probably a bit bored. So what better time to sit
down and read your favourite book, or pop to the library and get a few to keep
you going. Time flies when you’re reading a book. It’s also an excuse to have a
nice bubble bath.
Sort out
that wardrobe
Okay, hear me out. Completely take out
everything from your wardrobe. Don’t sob. It may look a lot of mess, but it’ll
be worth it. You may find something hidden at the back that you can fall in
love with again.
Lay everything out into colour co-ordination,
or perhaps by sort of item (jeans, skirts, vests…) and place everything back,
neatly on hangers! Hurrah! Though here’s a trick, face all the hangers in backwards,
when you wear something then hang it back the opposite way. Then check every
couple of months to see which are still facing backward – these are what you
don’t wear. So chuck! Unless it’s your summer stuff, d’uh.
Watch that
film you’ve never watched but always wanted to
We all have it. For me, it’s Miss
Congeniality. I have no idea why I’ve never seen it, but seen enough shocked
expressions whenever the topic comes up. So, now is the time to pop some corn,
get some wine and grab a blanket. Heck, make some cheese and choc fondue. You’ve
earned this chill time.
Learn about
what you always wanted to
What better time to expand your knowledge? If
you’ve had an interest in something for a while then simply surf the internet. You’ll
find a wealth of information that you can quite simply feel good knowing, and
actually using the internet wisely! You’ll be ahead for the pub quizzes, too.
Write a
short story
It’s likely that you have an idea in the back
of your head, and now is the time to get it down on paper. Bring your
characters to life! Alternatively, write about your year – best bit, worst bit –
exaggerate it and flourish it, you may gain a better understanding of some
situations. You may have the next Bridget Jones. Keep it for yourself or post it online and chat and share.
Do some volunteering
It's a bit last minute I know, but head down to local charities and organisations and see if they could use a helping hand. Why not? Better than watching Christmas editions of every TV show, ever. Even if it's simply making a few cuppa teas in the charity shop, or doing some cleaning. Food banks, homeless shelters, animal trusts, everywhere will be happy to see a friendly new face. You'll likely to meet great new people, too.
Clear out
your laptop and phone
Your inbox has 849902 unread emails from
Groupon, Wowcher and every other place you signed up to for the sake of 20p
off. Now is the time to go through, unsubscribe and delete! You do realise
these emails add to your phone storage, right? Whilst on your computer, clear
out your desktop, rename documents to something relevant and ensure everything
is in its place. Then pick up the phone and delete those texts, you know which
ones. Get rid of the apps that you don’t use. Make room on your camera roll. Sounds
silly, but then clean your phone with a makeup wipe!
A clean phone means a
clean mind.
Start a new
exercise routine
I fear this post may turn out to be a New
Year cliché. Though I’m not talking resolutions, just little things to make you
feel better. We’re all set to over indulge a tad over the holidays and
consequently we may catch ourselves feeling guilty. Don’t. Make a short term
plan! Squat whilst you brush your teeth, lunge whilst you wait for the kettle
to boil and simply take the stairs as you do your last minute shopping.
A few other ideas:
·
Do some
baking
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Mess around
with new makeup and hair styles
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Go for a
walk
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Create a
scrapbook
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Catch up on
Vlogmas
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Start a blog
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Doodle/draw
thank you cards for your gifts
What other ideas do you have? Any plans? Let me know in the comments!
xx
