As the holidays draw to a close, the lights get boxed up, and everyone returns home, many people sink into a funk as January unfolds. Bills may be piling up leaving you depressed, but there are some frugal ways that you can beat the January blues and even enjoy the month!
First, get all your Christmas photos organized. Reminiscing about all the fun times you had over the holidays can help smooth over the sense of loss when everyone scatters back across the country to their homes. Print off or get developed the very best ones and put them up where you will see them every day. Places like the refrigerator or your nightstand are great locations to put these pictures of your loved ones. Share them electronically so that others can enjoy them and share the memories. This will help you stay in touch with those relatives that have moved far away. Fond recollections are a nice way to help ease the transition to the dark days of January.
Future planning is the second way to beat the January blues. When we look to the future with hope and excitement, staying blue becomes very difficult indeed. Take the time to research a trip and find those great deals. Imagining yourself in exciting new places is easier than ever because the Internet has many tourist sites and photos of exotic places. Getting some information sent to you free of charge will give you something to really look forward to.
A third great way to get out of a funk is to think about others