How to Get Out of a Funk

{Or this idea – set up in a shop window and ask the public for writing ideas. Isn’t this terrifying? I bet I’d have no trouble writing though!}

For the first few weeks of January, I managed to avoid a slump. I ran and hot yoga’d and travelled on the weekends. But when the weather got even chillier last weekend, instead of inching its way toward spring (like it is supposed to be doing!), I realized I’m heading straight in the direction of a big old January funk.

But since I can see it happening, here are a few things I thought I’d do to get straight back out of it.

Accomplish something creative. I get grumpy if I’m only accomplishing housework and zoning out on pinterest when I get home from work every night. Michael actually made the great suggestion that I spend one hour each night creating something – writing or sewing or even baking. I haven’t baked a single thing since before Christmas! No wonder I’m in a funk! The heck with all this healthy eating business…

Get outside in the daylight. Easier said than done lately. During the week, I don’t get home until after dark, and on the weekends I’ve been catching up on sleep and then rushing from one thing to another. My body desperately misses vitamin D, so I’m going to make a point to get out in it! Especially since we have this just around the corner!

Show our apartment some love. This month marks two years living in our sweet little apartment. I think most people would agree that after two years in a rental, you’re more than ready to change everything, especially the things you aren’t allowed to change. I’ve been avoiding making any decorating improvements because I’m ready for a clean slate (like a house that’s our own!), but that means every time I look around the apartment, I’m annoyed. So all the projects I’ve been putting off, they’re back on the list. This weekend, I’m determined to accomplish at least one and share it with you all.

What are your tricks for getting out of a funk? Any great ideas to share?