{"id":1442,"date":"2015-01-18T22:18:05","date_gmt":"2015-01-18T22:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2015-01-18T22:18:05","modified_gmt":"2015-01-18T22:18:05","slug":"turning-those-january-blues-to-purples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1442","title":{"rendered":"Turning those January blues to purples."},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone else got that January feeling? The kind of post-Christmas hangover, feeling slightly jaded, cold, fed up and a bit blue? I certainly do. Probably not helped by my delightful children not letting me have much sleep since Christmas Day – seriously just 4 hours sleep in a row would be amazing right now.<\/p>\n

I thought I would share my secret tips on how to get through these blue weeks and change them to a more positive purple as people often ask me how I manage all I do. Purple is apparently all about creativity, seeing things in a positive manner, slighly unconventional and inspiring. Sounds good to me!<\/p>\n

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1. Top of my list. Aim to see the positive in all that happens. Even when it’s a bit rubbish: your child poos in the bath (as happened tonight) there is a positive – it made me clean the bath toys thoroughly!<\/p>\n

2. Eat well. I know, everyone says it is important. Have you tested it out? Eating fresh food, plenty of fruit and veg, wholegrains and cutting down the sugar and processed rubbish really does make you feel so much better.<\/p>\n

3. Get outside. Even though it is cold. I work from home and I really suffer with the cold. My fingers and toes go white. However getting fresh air and exercise outside boost my mood, my brain power and my energy levels.<\/p>\n

4. Be more active. Activity release endorphins that make you feel good. So come to an extra drop in Pilates class, get our DVD or just run around the house!<\/p>\n

5. Write a list of the things that make you feel happy and are relaxing Simple things that you can build into your life. Like having a bath, singing to music, laughing on the phone with friends. Then do them. For me, dancing in the kitchen with the kids, doing my own Pilates class and being creative in my kitchen helps keep me sane. Well as sane as I can be!<\/p>\n

What are your top tips for surviving those blue months?<\/p>\n

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