1. DON’T DELAY REMOVING CHRISTMAS DECOR
Even when you don't want the festive season to end and normal life to resume, it is important to not delay taking down Christmas decor or organizing Christmas decorations for storage, as this can only prolong your SAD. Instead, find the time to replace your Christmas pieces with other winter-appropriate decor and cozy furnishings to make the most of the last of the cold weather.
2. DECLUTTER AND REORGANIZE THE KITCHEN TO PRIORITIZE BETTER EATING
While decluttering and home organizing may be the last thing on your mind when dealing with the post-Christmas blues, decluttering a kitchen and removing any remnants of Christmas leftovers can help reset your home and allow you to focus on eating healthier after a week of indulging.
3. TIDY YOUR BEDROOM TO PROMOTE GOOD SLEEP
The post-Christmas blues, combined with a week of festivities and odd schedules, can have a big impact on the quality of your sleep – with the knock-on effect of making your mood worse. Candy Taylor-Ceballos, licensed Clinical Social Worker at Grow Therapy, recommends decluttering your bedroom for a happier space as soon as the decorations go away.
4. PRIORITIZE CLEANING AND DECLUTTERING SUNNY SPOTS
Sunlight is the ultimate remedy for the post-Christmas blues and combating SAD, shares Avrey Zenker, registered dietitian, so it is important to make the most of it, even when staying at home, she urges.
5. USE LIGHTING TO TACKLE SAD
'When sunlight is on the scarcer side, it can help to use the best SAD lamps around your home to help mimic the sun's natural patterns and regulate your circadian rhythms, improving your sleep and your mood', says Millie.