Those Few Blue Days

Summer or not, sometimes there's no escaping those days where it's shining everywhere but in your mind (cheesy, I know!). Basically, you feel less than great. I know myself that I am suffering post-holiday blues. I miss the independence, from the freedom to go anywhere sans relying on a parent for a lift to the freedom of deciding what to have for dinner. It's difficult being at home again (even if I did miss my parents) and I've noticed I'm just a bit meh lately.  I'm not particularly worried though. I believe that human emotions are like waves and that we all naturally experience highs and lows, that's just the way it goes. With this in mind, I've decided to fill my next few days with things I know will brighten my mood and get me back on top of that wave. Easier said than done of course, sometimes grey clouds are hard to shift, but we all have to start somewhere.

How To Beat The Blues:

1. Clearing out personal space

Sometimes, there's nothing better for your cluttered mind than to clear out your cluttered room. Whether it just be clearing the floor, putting your clothes in the wardrobe or planning a total overhaul (like me!), a clean, tidy room can lead to a clear and tidy mind. Try to maximise the potential for light and air in your room, avoid clutter by putting things back right after you use them (I really need to remember this rule), organise your things so that your room can be as spacious as it can be (I like in a tiny, attic room and still feel like it's a spacious area). You'll find that by clearing out your space, you'll not only feel a sense of new beginnings with a calm and clear mind, you'll have occupied your brain in doing something productive and rewarding. Much better than wallowing in why you're feeling so blue and watching TV (ahem, over here)

2. Make a date

Doesn't necessarily have to be with your boyfriend or S.O. I'm a shy person, I usually do not initiate meet ups or make much effort (notttt a good habit to be in!) and I find when I'm down, it's worse so I'm tackling this problem by contacting some friends and doing stuff that doesn't really involve much effort. I love baking with my friends, going for walks with them or simply just having a quiet night in with a movie. Nothing fussy, no worries over what to wear/where to go/who's where and when, just simple fun (and sometimes you get cookies at the end).

3. Take a Hike

Literally. I went out today and got new trainers to encourage myself to continue my fitness regime. Although I haven't been since I went away and thus was a little lacking on energy, I did manage to fit in a good gym session today (my surroundings aren't ideal for outdoor exercise). Followed it by a delicious lunch date and I felt ten times better than when I rolled out of bed this morning and opened the shutters. Exercise DOES make you feel so much better. You'd be surprised how a bit of puffing on a treadmill can make you feel like laughing for the rest of the day.

These are just some of what makes gets me out of a slump, or the dip in the wave. No doubt, when I find more, I'll share it with you! What makes you feel better? Anything unusual? Let me know :)

Edit: 

Whilst clearing out the trash on my laptop, I found this handy little thing! Although this is an infographic for SAD, it's just as useful for post-holiday/general blues.

Plenty of ideas and inspiring tips there!

All the best!