What to do About the Moody Blues

Have you been feeling down? Are you tired of gray skies, snow, ice, and cold weather? Perhaps, you’re stuck in post-holiday doldrums; or maybe you’ve got a bad case of February funk. It could be premature spring fever. It really doesn’t matter what you call it. Many of us feel down at this time of year. Here are some hints and tips to help you beat the winter blues.

The holidays are long gone; and if you are like the rest of us you probably gobbled up goodies during the festivities. If your pants don’t fit quite as well as they used to, it can make you cringe every time you look in the mirror. Don’t say to yourself “What’s the use?”; and grab the nearest carton of ice cream. Instead, put on your favorite music that makes you want to move; and dance, dance, dance. Exercise boosts your metabolism; and gives you an overall good feeling.

If you’ve been stuck with snow and ice for days or weeks, you’re probably sick of the sight of it by now. Sorry to say, there is really nothing you can do about the weather except maybe get on a plane and fly somewhere warm. If that’s an impossibility create your own tropical paradise. Invite some friends over and throw a luau. Meet guests at the door; and drape a lei around their neck. Serve mai tais while wearing your bathing suit. Hey, maybe it’s a little zany; but it could be a brief escape from whatever is going on outside.

Another means of escape is the internet. Oh, the sights you can see! Whatever your interests are you are sure to find all sorts of information to keep your mind busy for hours. Spend some time catching up on the news with faraway friends and family via email or instant messaging. You won’t have time for feeling depressed.


Do something you’ve always wanted to do. Maybe, you always wanted to take a yoga class; or perhaps you want to learn how to cook. Now’s the time! Buy yourself some great cooking tools and get cooking.

It’s okay to treat yourself in order to feel better. Don’t do it with a bag of chips or cookies. How about a great book you’ve been wanting to read; or a new pair of earrings you can wear out on the town the first chance you get? We know there is something that pushes your “feel good” button.

The real bottom line here is to do something for yourself.  Don’t let yourself sink into the winter blues; and stay there.  Use these helpful hints to find something to shake you out of your mood.  Keep repeating to yourself, “spring is only a few weeks away!”