I’m having one of those days. I think the best description of it is simply, “meh.” It’s mid-February and cold, and I feel meh. I assume you’ve been there before. It’s hard to motivate yourself to do things when you’re feeling like this. I just want to crawl back into bed and binge watch Ozark. I guess I’m in a February funk.
But it’s also Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) week, built around RAK day, which is this Thursday, February 17th. And as I constantly tout, acts of kindness have physical and emotional benefits for the doer and the receiver. So, I guess it’s time to listen to my own advice and get my kind on to help dig myself out of this February funk.
I think the first thing I’m going to do is give myself a break. This post doesn’t have to be 1000 words. I’m going to be happy with whatever I come up with, shut the computer and then go do something kind for myself. Ooooh, like finish that book I’ve been dying to get to.
I’m feeling super low on energy – so this needs to be easy. Maybe call a relative I haven’t talked to in a long time? Or maybe I’ll make my son’s favorite meal for dinner. Here’s a list of ideas that range from the super simple if you’re struggling too.
And that’s all folks. I hope if you’re in a funk like I am, you can find your way out. Just remember:
“Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have.”
– RAKtivist
Do you have any suggestions for getting out of a February funk?
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I was in a funk this morning too! First, just like you, I acknowledge it. Then, I found so many others with much bigger things that they are dealing with. I felt grateful for my few little issues. Headed out to drop a card and gift to a friend who just lost her mom. Thanks Patty!
Kristy – I love this. And, I’ve heard that many people are feeling this way – makes me feel like it’s temporary. Bring on spring!