The days following the New Year’s celebration can be very difficult indeed, and this is supported by statistics which indicate it is the period in which couples typically file for divorce.
Heading back to work after a long break, feeling in need of a holiday after the hectic festive period, piling on the pounds and counting the costs of Christmas are all reasons cited for that post-holiday sinking feeling.
The doctors at Prima-med Italia suggest that, regardless of why you feel low, exercise may be the answer. The advice is to do some light exercise every day (walking, jogging, gardening, cleaning and dancing). Just 30 minutes of walking can help to lift your mood and banish the New Year Blues. This is because exercise releases endorphins, the feel good hormone. Done on a regular basis the benefits of exercise can be felt day-to-day and will be reflected in your health in later years.
Short term, other methods for fighting the New Year blues include planning fun activities. Having something to look forward to in the near future can also help us to overcome the gloomy first weeks of the year.