Happy New Yealrs and watch out …. (the rest of the post)
was going to say …. for the ‘first of the year blues’. Those
are the blahs that arrive with the memories of the Holidays just past,
of relatives we won’t see till the next big holiday, pounds we need to
lose now that there’s no excuse to eat just one more mouthful. The
‘first of the year blues’ arrive with thoughts about how to get
through January, February, and maybe March. They arrive with thoughts
of what this next year will bring, starting with how we’ll pay the
visa and mastercard bills for the past month or so. The ‘first of the
year blues’ is that funk that can decend as a rebound reaction to the
‘end of the year expectations, revelry, and insanity. Beware of this
coming part of the year. Increase your exercise levels to counteract
the lack of light. Start eating with restraint and common sense.
Prepare ABCs so this time of year and it’s blahs don’t sneak up on you.
If you’re a New Years quitter, how about posting your 3 lists, and
getting started on a structured cognitive quit?
Whether you’re just starting out, your several months into it, or
you’re an old cognitive pro at this seasonal upheaval… may this
next year bring us all health, happiness, and a new sense of value in
living each day.
Steve