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January really is crap

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Nomoreburritosforgodsake · 10/01/2025 19:23

I’m a positive person and try to make the best out of things, count my blessings etc, but it really is the most depressing month…cold, wet, quiet, no money..just so blah.
I don’t mind staying in, have put fairy lights, candles, pjs and throws..still crap
Think it’s more the money and weather, just getting by, the most excitement being taking the dog for a walk and making lasagna. Dd asking for zoo, cinema, soft play and takeaways..just not happening this month

How to make Jan-well-Jan-March better?!

Does anyone actually prefer these months? I remember a brilliant year pre Dd where we went ski ing and then to Thailand just to escape it, no option for that these days 😅

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TheScottishPlay · 10/01/2025 19:45

I think you have to embrace the crapness! You and DD can enjoy being cosy with your throws. Have a candlelight teddy bears picnic or set up a hot chocolate station using up the last of the Christmas sweets, then play with some of her new toys.
If you know you feel like this, plan for some Christmas gifts next year which will get you through January eg cinema or soft play vouchers.

DS' birthday is mid January - around 'blue Monday', but it's a really special time for us for reflecting on what's past and what's to come.

Bluevelvetsofa · 10/01/2025 19:44

Cold, dark, wet, icy. I hate it. All of it.

FreshSpringGreen · 10/01/2025 19:40

Nature hibernates in January and I let myself align with that if I need to - a slow pace of life, rest etc. In a completely opposite state of mind, I also use January to review my plans for the year, do the annual budget with DH, think about things we want to do and things we ought to do (house jobs) etc. Sometimes have a little clear out. It's like the pause between the out breath and the in breath.

TomatoSandwiches · 10/01/2025 19:36

Use the time to eat well ( as in whole nutritious food ) sort out any sleep or minor health problems and make plans for the rest of the year!
Put reminders in your calendar for any insurance renewals a few weeks before so you can shop around for better deals.
Look at what your garden will need addressing come spring and any house maintenance.

Pleaseletmegohome · 10/01/2025 19:28

I love January. The hideousness that is Christmas done and dusted, crisp, cold and sunny days, birds singing their heads off, clean night skies full of stars and planets and no pressure to go anywhere or eat beige food. And the bulbs are coming up, letting us know Spring is on the way.