Unfortunately though, almost as soon as Auld Lang Syne has
been sung from the rooftops on New Year’s Eve we have to get back to the daily
grind of work and general life.
If you hadn’t realised already, we are sorry to give you the
news that there is still over two weeks of the blasted month to go.
However, here at Sussex Zing we have dubbed 2017 as the year
of being positive, so we have put together 5 things to make getting though
January a little bit easier.
Book something to
look forward to
Book something which you have always wanted to try or haven’t
done for a long time. It could be a trip to the theatre to see a play, a night
away in a new town, an art course or a massage.
We recently visited The Beauty Island in Victoria Road, Worthing
which is an award winning day spa and beauty salon.
They have everything you need to feel good under one roof,
from mellow massage with a candle (which we tried and came out thoroughly
soothed and relaxed), to pedicures, hair styling, and a spa zone relaxation
area complete with hydrotherapy pool and sauna. A trip to this beauty island
will make you feel totally invigorated and ready for anything.
If you are a new customer they are currently offering 50%
off on some treatments call 01903 206954 and quote NEWBEAUTY50 or book on the
website www.thebeautyisland.co.uk
Get moving
In January joining the gym is almost always at the top of
our resolutions, but have you realised you can go to the gym without paying a
joining fee or monthly membership?
Outdoor gyms are popping up all over Sussex, those weird
bits of robotic looking equipment are not there to look like fancy sculptures,
they are there for you to use- for free!
You can work out your whole body from your shoulders to your
legs and there are instructions on how to use them on the equipment.
Take a couple of friends down to your local outdoor gym and
even if you are just falling about laughing at each other, you will still be burning
off those mince pies.
Take pictures
There is nothing more satisfying than posting pictures on the
internet of the beautiful places you have visited and we promise you won’t have
to go far.
No matter where you live there will be a park a short
distance away. We live in Sussex and we have the option of the Downs or the Sea
not too far from our doorsteps no matter where you are there will always be a
photo opportunity.
While we were being dragged around by a husky earlier (his
name is Hades, he is beautiful but boy does he live up to his name!) we took
these beautiful pictures of Sompting.
Take a stroll with your camera, you never know what you may
capture. Send your picture to us and we will post them on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.
Have a clear out
Instead of a spring clean, have a New Year clean and get rid
of the clutter that has taken over since Father Christmas came to town.
Local charities are always asking for good quality items to
be donated in their stores. If you were given a new pair of shoes for
Christmas, get rid of an old pair. If you were given lots of new clothes, give
some of your old ones which you haven’t worn in ages to a charity shop.
Charity bags which are posted through letterboxes are also a
great way to give you old things away without you having to go anywhere. They
have a day on the bag for when they will be back to collect it, so challenge
yourself to fill a bag and kick off the new year by doing something good for
someone else.
(The above is not our colour co-ordinated wardrobe unfortunately it is from Hope House Augusta.)
Eat healthy
Most of us also make a commitment to eat healthier in
January but that is easier said than done with leftover boxes of chocolates lying
around.
We have found that the best thing to do is to try and eat a
healthier breakfast, by starting off the day eating something good can help you
to make healthier choices throughout the day (as you are feeling virtuous for eating
porridge and a banana for breakfast), though it doesn’t always work.
However, at least the thought is there so why not scope out
your local greengrocers and see what healthy fruit and vegetables they have and
try having them for breakfast tomorrow? You never know you might find your new favourite
fruit.
Though nothing is guaranteed, pigs might fly and – oh is
that an unopened box of chocolates in the cupboard?!
(Photo realfoods.co.uk)
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