There's a bad case of the blahs making its way through the area and I'm pretty sure it's because, 1) The sun has taken quite a long vacation, 2) It's cold and spring is a long way away and 3) With the holidays over, it feels like there's not much to look forward to. This is a tough time of year to get through, especially for those of you who just started working on your resolutions and you may wonder how to keep going.
Moving to a tropical island always helps, but less fanciful ideas include:
· Get outside - Even if it's just for a quick walk, getting out can boost your mood and help you feel less crazy from cabin fever.
· Spice things up - If you're stuck working out indoors, workouts can quickly get tedious. Now is a great time to try that class or workout you've been thinking about. Try a new exercise video or a new activity like kettlebell training.
· Plan a future event - It may feel like spring will never come, but it really will and you can prove it to yourself by finding a spring race to train for. Or you can tack your bathing suit up in your bedroom as a reminder that it will eventually be warm enough to wear it. Even better? Schedule a massage on the condition that you get all your workouts completed for the week - that may just give you something to look forward to.
· Exercise with others - I tend to workout alone, but winter exercise often brings out the social exerciser inside and I find a little extra energy around other people. If you're the same way, break out a little and workout with a friend or take a fitness class at the gym - just being around others can make you feel better.
You'll find more ideas in my article about beating the winter blahs, but I want to hear from you. How do you get through the toughest part of winter? Leave a comment and tell us about it.
