I heard on the radio this morning that today the 21st January is considered the day that most people will suffer from the post Christmas and holiday blues.

I must admit I certainly feel a little bit like I need another holiday. It’s always hard getting back into a routine when you have a break and it can make you feel a little bit down.

However, getting back into a routine is just what you need to snap you back into shape. Consider what you were doing before the holiday period and what you aren’t yet doing today.

For example, I had been going to the gym at 6:45am every Monday - Friday. So felt very pleased with myself that I had been able to go to the gym 5 times per week for almost 3 months. Over the last part of December I let things slip as I wasn’t at work and for the most part wasn’t at home so my local gym was out of reach.

Now that I’m back, it has taken a while to get back into the routine. The more I avoid the routine the more I feel that I’m letting myself down.

So I decided, to stop beating myself up, and just get back into the swing of things. It gives me a sense of structure and knowing that I’m doing what’s good for me. By the end of the week I know my mood will have lifted and I’ll feel better and healthier. That alone has given me something to look forward to!