YOU TURN MY WORLD MISTY BLUE

Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Genuine Turquoise Marble

Today, is BLUE MONDAY.  Apparently, it's the day when we feel the most sad, depressed and unhappy.  It's the day believe we are 'poor' after Christmas spending, we shiver with the freezing temperatures outside and the weather has caused travel chaos in parts of the country due to ice, sleet and snow - last night been one of the coldest in the past three years.  And most of us have had a definite drop in our motivation due to the cold and continued darkness.   

Some believe that the concept of 'Blue Monday' was created by a travel company as an advertising strategy based on junk science.  The date was apparently picked by a man called Cliff Arnall after he created a scientific formula, based on the time of year, our spending habits, lack of sunlight etc.

If you're like me, the last few days have been a little overwhelming to say the least.  Although there it's been warm inside, I have felt full of the cold and flu and I have a persistent sore throat.  The sleet on my car doesn't appear to want to melt, and I drinking hot brews all day long.  

So, what can we do to make BLUE MONDAY a little less blue? What can you do apart from have an early night, sit in a warm bath or warm yourself in a blanket and watch a weepy movie?  Why not take up a hobby!  A few years ago after a bout of illness, I took up jewellery making, specialising in sterling silver and genuine gemstones.  It was fiddly and I needed bucketfuls of patience, but it also gave me a great amount of pleasure when the pieces were completed along with some much needed extra money. 

TIP OF THE DAY

Think of a hobby that you would like to take up and do some research into it. Crafting or creative activities are always very rewarding, and most can be done from the comfort of your home.  A hobby will brighten your evening and will help to make those long, dark hours more bearable.

Enjoy!

Happy Homemaking!