Finding Your Mojo

With summer here I seem to have lost my spark, my inspiration, my motivation. Between the kids home from school, summer camps, poolside days  & patio nights I have no idea how to get back on track. After some extensive research {ie. Google} I thought I would share what I have learned.
Phone a friend - don't call Debbie Downer call Happy Hannah. Call that friend that will cheer you on, give you sage advice, someone who will get you going & pump you up. Hannah, I'm calling you after this post. 

Get Out - Do something physical. Dance, play tennis, walk, swim, whatever. Get up from your chair, couch, bed & go out. It's good for your stress, hormones, mood & life. 

Train Your Brain - Negative thoughts breed a negative life. When you mind goes down that rabbit hole you  have to capture those thoughts & replace them with positive ones as many times as needed. Read motivational quotes or books, watch uplifting movies, read the Bible, listen to great music - whatever you can do to retrain your brain.

Just Do It - If there is one thing you keep going back to or get stuck on, just do it. For me, I keep passing  this pile of giveaway clothes in the corner. It's time to put them in the car & deliver or put them out to be picked up. That pile is stuck energy & it must be moved! Enough if it's not your best work, just start the job & get it done. You will be able to move on & relieved it is over.

So what do you do when you're missing your mojo, in need of motivation or in a funk? I'm looking for "Happy Hannahs" to share their sage wisdom with me.
xoxo, Mrs. Montgomery Looking for my Mojo Like...

Seasonal Depression

Do you believe in seasonal depression? 

I'm in a funk. 

Not sure if it's the weather or a spring break hangover.

You know you have those days where you are down, 

you just can't get it together & life is just grey.

 I feel just like the sky outside; 

hazy, cloudy, gloomy.

I could go to sleep & stay there for a few days.

So is it seasonal, weather related? 

Can the weather actually affect our moods?

I'm not sure. 

I do know I've been going, going, going & 

just feel like I'm very tired.

When my emotions get this "funky" I try to reflect on my life. 

What is going on during this time? 

Is there something God wants me to deal with in my life? 

Or is this a matter of circumstances and 

it will pass as quickly as it appeared? 

I believe we should go deeper into the darkness 

so that we know the light.

So eating my favorite junk food, laying around in my pjs and watching Lifetime movies doesn't really help much. 

I do find reading encouraging books, scripture, prayer and listening to inspiring music does help. Talking and hanging out with girl friends also encourages me. My hubby tries to encourage me, however he doesn't really get it so this is one situation where I go outside of my family for inspiration.

How do you beat the Spring Blah's? What is your favorite way to improve your mood? 

Be Happy Friends. xoxo ~ Mrs. Montgomery Not Poppin' Happy Pills Like...