How do you stay positive in January and February?

[Nell]

I find January and February so depressing. It’s cold and dark, and I am usually a bit short of money. How does everyone else on here stay cheerful?

I 've had a good look around and these seem to be common ideas – do any of these work for you:

• Get out of the house – make sure you see the sunshine (when there is some)
• Plan something for summer – this could be a holiday or something much smaller. Remember it will be sunny again.
• See friends if you can – or keep in touch with them online.
• Try something new – again this can be anything. Some new food, a new hobby, a new TV show?

Thanks

[frances_is_a_sibling]

Good question @Nell I like to look forward to a weekend away later in the year

[Maggie-home]

Hi @Nell

I have 2 things that work for me.

First of all I watch some good tv. This year I have just finished watching A Series of Unfortunate events on Netflix - don’t be fooled, it isn’t just for children.

Secondly, I eat a lot. Or should I say I try to cook and bake new things. I tried an aubergine bake the other day that was ok (a bit sloppy) but these brownies were amazing:

Best ever classic chocolate brownies

Hang in there - Jan has gone and Feb is only short.

[frances_is_a_sibling]

Brownies sound delicious @Maggie-home!!