How to Beat the Sunday Blues

What is it about Sundays and feeling blue?

depressing Sunday.  In fact we call or text often on Sundays and say the words, "Happy Depressing Sunday!!" This little joke between us has actually brightened my day more than once.

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It's the sitting back and resting part that can be a bit uncomfortable for me.  Weekly schedules and routine keep my body busy and my mind busy.  Do you find this to be true for yourself?

Routines and structure means there isn't much time for reflection and this also means there aren't many pockets of quiet.  While this does get tiresome, it also offers a certain level of protection.  I can't stop and think and reflect because I need to move on to the next task.  Sundays provide a large window of time where I really don't know what to do with myself and I'm forced to deal with the quiet.

Do you find this true for yourself?

Your state of mind is essential to your overall well being.



Here are a few things I've found that help me deal with the Sunday blues and may help you as well:

  1. Stay hydrated.  Sounds ridiculous, I know.  It also sounds like it's just another excuse to talk about the importance of water.  However, there is no denying that when your cells aren't properly hydrated your body doesn't function optimally.  Any negative emotions you're feeling will only be amplified if you're running on empty.
  2. Take a walk and grab some sunshine. It's easy to stay in the house and hibernate with Netflix. This can be comforting but it's easy to not want to retreat from your personal space. Instead I like to grab my daughters and take them for a walk, especially when the weather is nice.  A little Vitamin D from the sun can go a long way to lift your spirits.
  3. List the things  for which you're grateful.  It can be easy to forget all the little things we have to be grateful for.  Try writing down just 3 things you are thankful for.  If you are in a tough season of life, you may feel that there isn't much to be grateful about but that's the beauty of this exericise.  It causes you to pause and see the beauty that's around you.  At night when my girls and I do their prayers, we always thank God for our warm beds and our full tummies. Two things most of us take for granted everyday but oh their significance in our lives! I thank God for my family, friends, for the roof over our heads and for food in the refrigerator.  Stopping to say these blessings helps me remember just how sweet life can be.  I challenge you to complete this exercise in gratitude and see if your spirits aren't lifted.



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