How to beat the January blues

January can make even the most energetic of us feel down in the dumps.Cold, dreary weather, lack of sleep and too much food and drink leave us feeling sluggish and overweight.

Here we provide you with seven top tips to help you feel better and brighter than ever this winter.

TIP ONE: LIE FLAT ON THE FLOOR WITH YOUR LEGS RAISED
Simply lying on the floor with your legs slightly raised can help boost energy levels because it calms the body and opens up your energy channels. This exercise relaxes the lower and upper back which, in turn, opens the stomach meridian or energy channel. "The best time to do this simple exercise is when you wake up because this is when your body is stiff and in need of energising.

TIP TWO: PLAN A HOLIDAY
Research shows that going on holiday is key to creating happiness. 
A holiday gives you the time and space to do the things that make you happy,

TIP THREE: ASK YOURSELF WHAT'S MAKING YOU FEEL DOWN IN THE DUMPS
New Year is often a time for self-reflection which can spiral into the January blues.

Being low in January is very common, But rather than pushing your feelings to one side, allow yourself to acknowledge them so you can resolve them.
One way of doing this is to fill in the Wheel of Life, a simple exercise often used by life coaches to help people find out exactly what is making them unhappy.
The idea is to draw a wheel with eight spokes. Each spoke should represent eight areas of your life. These include:
1. Your health
2. Your money
3. Your social life (including fun and recreation)
4. Your partner/relationship
5. Your work/career
6. Your friends/family
7. Your physical environment such as your home
8. Your personal growth/spirituality.

Now I hope this helps with your January blues.....and think of this it is nearly over and Spring is nearly here......