I am really really really fed up of January

[Doesthatmakemecrazy]

Feel free to grumble with me. Or tell me to pull myself together. Or suggest how to get motivated!

My pointless grumble…

i can’t afford nights out. Or days out for that matter. It’s dark early and there are only so many cosy nights in I can enjoy.
I can’t be bothered wondering into town because it’s all the same places.
I can’t get into books.
Have watched a few good films but can’t find many I want to watch.
Cant work up the motivation to do much of anything.

January is a long month, despite having 31 days like most of the other months. I think it's because virtually nothing happens in January. Don't worry, when February comes, it'll be a blip on your radar and you'll be shoved into March quicksmart.

@Doesthatmakemecrazy , only read the OP and that's exactly how I feel. Give it a month and the days will be longer.

Stay strong 💪 people. There's awesome TV on catch up, netflix etc. And it's stopped fucking raining, at least where I live.

@NeverDropYourMooncup happy birthday!! Hope you're kicking back with a mock tail with a middle finger up at whoever that convo was with! 😉

Just re read the OP and spotted the “wondering” into town. Oops.

@Allwelcone any TV recommendation?

i was quite liking Julia but the second series is making me want to be somewhere lovely.

God I hate January! It's an awful month that goes on and on and on. The best January was the one we spent in NZ. Once I retire or work part time in going to go somewhere sunny every January.

Also - those saying "I can go to the gym everyday..."

Are they all working full time? Because by the time I have done my 90 minute commute one way then a stressful 8 to 10 hour day then a commute back (which is sometimes two hours as the trains seem to get worse the later it is), made dinner etc I have already walked over 12000 steps, its almost 9pm and I'm knackered.

I fucking hate January. I hate the cold, the dark, the misery, the people doing veganuary or dry January, the expectation that you also SHOULD be doing veganuary or dry January, the fact that you are expected to change things for the better in every way starting NOW, the lack of Christmas cheer, the rain (there's always rain), the fact that if you DO make it to the gym it is rammed with people so you need to get to your yoga class 20 minutes early to get a place, the swimming pool is full...

Roll on Spring. Roll on lighter evenings and warmer weather, for daffs and tulips and blossom and the ability to at least sit in the garden for a bit and listen to sap happy birds to soothe your knackered soul.

At least its stopped raining! It's also getting lighter in the evenings, although still waiting for the lighter mornings.

But my gym is absolutely ridiculous, it's so busy even Saturday night (usually a quiet night) is busy. I've had to change the time I go at weekends because it's absolutely rammed but it's having a knock on effect on the other things I do like I now don't go for a bike ride afterwards as it's getting late and dark(before isn't possible). I went earlier today and I've never felt so uncomfortable/self-conscious and I'm a regular there, far too many people posing in their matching leggings and crop tops, not actually doing anything but hogging the equipment.

I feel great but I’m on antidepressants. When I was a SAHM it was the worth month of the year

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Sounds like January blues and seasonal depression.

I can't sing the praises of my SAD lamp enough though, 15 mins in a morning and my mood is lifted enough to find the motivation to do something I might not otherwise enjoy, and end up enjoying it anyway!

Sorry, that was for Utini! Bloody quote disappeared! 🙄

I walk an hour a day at least along the canal, both DH and I play mobile games on our iPads, free version. Don’t accidentally click on buying something put a password on the buying in game.

Hate January too. My top tips.

1. wrap up and force yourself outside at some point in the day everyday.

2. never do dry January.

3. have a sort out clear out tidy up if you can be bothered. A cleaner tidier house helps my mindset but need to play loud happy music to motivate me.

4. look to the future and book a holiday, weekend away, concert, day out, arrange coffee or wine and catch up with a good friend or friends in the near future.

5. embrace candles blankets and cosy nights in.

Try working as an accountant. Then you’ll reeeeally hate it.

Oh, dear good, the worst thing about January is that is followed by bloody February.

I am tramping bad-temperdly round muddy parks and snarling at smug SM posts about being dry and vegan. How the hell does that help anyone?

I am taking refuge in so much beauty sleep that I fully expect to be totally stunning by March.

So that’s something to look forward to.

Did you mean to be so rude? Maybe you need some HRT and Vitamin D😜

It is a long and depressing month made worse by being paid early in December so a bit sling by mid January.

I had a miserable December so in many ways January was a relief but by mid December I think work slowed down with everyone easing into Christmas break and come January 2nd, boom, all the tough stuff can’t be ignored anymore.

For the first time ever we have booked a holiday for some winter sun and the thought of that is keeping me going….2 weeks and counting. A few bank shifts at work has meant I have enough money to survive and an extra enhancement over Christmas for bank shifts has helped a bit but it’s left me knackered and now I’ve got a cold!

At least February is short!

I love January. It feels to me like the Earth is holding its breath before it hurtles into Spring (northern hemisphere obv). It's time to be still and just be. I'm allowed to be quiet. No expectations.

I think the other thing about January and why it's miserable is that you've had the excitement and plans of December and Christmas and now all you have are long, cold, dark, days. I did so much in December and now I'm not doing anything all of January. Summer seems such a long way off right now too.

Are they all working full time? Because by the time I have done my 90 minute commute one way then a stressful 8 to 10 hour day then a commute back (which is sometimes two hours as the trains seem to get worse the later it is), made dinner etc I have already walked over 12000 steps, its almost 9pm and I'm knackered

You know not everybody works 8-10 hours a day with a 3 hour round commute right? You chose that job.

I work full time and could train every day if I chose to. However I believe fewer but higher quality training sessions are more beneficial so train 3 days a week.

I’m miserable too. Totally broke after Christmas so can’t afford to book a holiday which is what I really want to do. Kids don’t want to leave the house so it’s a battle to get them off the screens. Forecast is for weather to get colder and my heating bills are already crippling. Feel very lonely staying in every weekend even though dc are with me. Work is busy, gym has become unbearable. I hate feeling like this, I’m usually very positive and energetic but this year I feel sad and completely lacking in motivation to do anything.

It’s the absolute opposite for me. I hate the pressure and expectation of Christmas. December feels oppressive and dark.

January feels like a breath of fresh air, blowing the horror of Christmas away. It’s a a beginning: the start of light. Summer is on its way.

Me too - it's nice and calm after the chaos of December and no pressure to do anything.

I love January! It's the start of a shiny new year. It's a chance to start afresh. Christmas is gone - thank goodness - and these next few weeks are a chance to eat more healthily and drink less alcohol.

Always great sales on too 😁