Does the office feel a bit colder, darker and all just a bit …grey? It should go without saying that with Christmas finished and heading back into work after some well-earned rest you are going to feel a bit down. Don’t worry, most people feel the same. What you need is a spark to get you back into the swing of things. Here are some recommendations from staff at Low Cost Office on how to beat the January blues this year.

Book a Holiday

January is a very popular month to book a holiday for a number of reasons but mainly due to January sales, small deposits to secure your place and it gives you something to look forward to. Domestic trips in Q1 are continuously on the rise, Irish residents took over 2.2 million domestic trips in Quarter 1 2018, an increase of 16%. That figure is said to increase when the 2019 numbers are released. So this year why not take advantage of the great deals out there and see what Ireland has to offer.
Source: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/hts/householdtravelsurveyquarter12018/

Set Realistic Resolutions

“I’m going to run a marathon this year” let’s face it, if you are going from couch to the gym for the first time in a decade then you probably aren’t getting to marathon level any time soon. Start small but aim big. Build your goals up over time; if your goal is to go back running then set yourself a task of running twice a week for a month, followed by three times a week the next month. Before you know it you will be doing 5-10k with ease. It’s at that stage you should be signing yourself up for summer runs like the http://www.greatlimerickrun.com/ and https://rungalwaybay.com/ which have done a fantastic job with organising an event to cater to people at multiple levels with 10k, half and full marathon options. If you haven’t exercised in a long time then please consult a doctor before setting yourself a plan.

Communication

Did you meet up with some friends or family over the holiday? Why do we leave it till once a year to contact people? Stay in touch with old friends, chances are they would also love a call and a chat. It’s a great way to take your mind off all the festive parties that we wish were still going on.

Try something new

We’re all very happy in our comfort zones but who knows what you might find if you push the boat out…actually, pushing the boat out is a good one…this year I’m going kayaking. You never know, the new thing you try in 2020 could lead to a life changing hobby full of adventure and new friends.

What are some things you like to do to help ease your way back into work mode?