How to survive until the New Year when you don’t want to get out of bed: controversial advice from psychologists (13 photos)

The past autumn has traditionally taken away the strength and festive mood of many. Especially now, when with the coronavirus and other problems new difficulties and problems are added.





Therefore, it is not surprising that many people, even on New Year’s Eve, or even a month before it, are in no mood to get out of bed. But is it possible to deceive the decadent mood?



According to psychologists, yes. Therefore, it’s worth telling briefly how to defeat the blues that have dried out to the last.

Difficult morning





Every morning we get up immediately forces us to make decisions, even small ones, like what to wear or what to eat. For many, this also discourages them from getting up.



This is why psychologists recommend simplifying your morning routine by preparing everything in the evening, so that the next day performing simple tasks becomes automatic.

Clear plan



Drawing up a verified plan for the day saves us from unnecessary free time. At least those who really have it. Otherwise, it is idleness that gives room for negative thoughts.



That is why it is better to do everything quickly and efficiently, even the most trivial matters.

Mathematics of Energy



In a state of decline and despondency, many begin to feel sorry for themselves and belittle their abilities. Although, as you know, a person is capable of much, he often underestimates his strengths, or spends them too irrationally.



That is why it is worth discarding everything that is not critically important from your to-do list. Then the energy will be spent in the right direction. And, of course, you shouldn’t forget about sleep and entertainment, which you should switch to at least for a short time during the day.

After all, they act as a kind of charge for our energy battery.

Step by step



Any problem needs to be solved measuredly, without rushing at it if you don’t have the strength to do so. For example, if there is a mountain of unwashed dishes lying around in the kitchen, then, according to psychologists, it is worth washing at least part of it.



This way, fatigue will not weigh you down like a dead weight, and the guilt for idleness, which often gnaws at many, will also recede.

Put a screw on everything



To be honest, this advice, compared to all the above, looks rather contradictory. According to shrinks, if you don’t want to get up, then don’t. The main thing is not to sleep all day, but to keep yourself busy with things in bed, for example, working on a laptop or watching a movie.



This does not mean that you need to use all the advice as a guide to action. However, some of them may help you shake yourself up a little.



At the very least, I would like to believe that psychologists really understand the issue of overcoming the New Year's blues.