MID JANUARY BLAHS

Well yesterday was supposed to be the most depresssing day of the year. Christmas bills in, winter dragging, second 5 day week-you get the picture. Actually I find this year to be very busy with new responsibilities and projects I do not feel the blahs but pressure trying to find the time and energy to accomplish what needs to be done. For example, a 30 minutes time slot to clean the utility closet became a 3 hour job over the weekend as there was more sorting and sifting through boxes than anticipated. However, the closet has never been cleaner and some clutter has found a new home!! Winter energy is different than the summer. Does the decreased sunlight have such a significant effect? I think so. After dinner, it is difficult to get motivated to do things- anything. If I start watching the news, I can be lulled into a little nap. Trying to stay awake past 9 p.m. is a challenge. So I have time to be used that just need an energy boost! I try to set daily goals with manageable tasks. Being a morning person, I actually got out of bed at 5:20 a.m. this morning. The good news is the sun is returning to us so perhaps my nocturnal tiredness will be diminished by the light. Or maybe I will buy a big sunlamp! Are you feeling the blahs? Or are you just too busy to think about them?