Post #42 Summertime tips: Staying Positive
Summertime can be exhausting, enjoyable but exhausting. It can be hard to keep yourself motivated, so this post offers some tips for keeping things positive at those times when you are feeling tired and energy levels are low. No matter how enjoyable summertime might be it can still be tiring and mentally draining, especially after months of home-learning. So, how do you stay positive when you are feeling worn out and your mood is low? Try some of these tips - hope something works for you! Positive planning Keep it as easy as possible! Plan 1 activity a day and keep it simple and enjoyable for you and your child/ren. Like this: Plan for exercise When we are tired, worn down and lack motivation, one of the best activities we can plan is exercise! Physical activity and exercise releases 'feel good' chemicals which give us a lift and can energise us. I have to say that when you are tired and worn down, exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do, but gi