I was going to ask you if you ever get a case of the blahs. Then I though about if. Who doesn’t get a case of the blahs every now and then? As a matter of fact, if you’ve figured out a way to avoid them, let me know! I have been feeling a little ho hum about a couple of things. I am having the hardest time squeezing working out back into my routine. I’ll get there.
The other thing that has me feeling meh is my hair. It’s long. Boring long. Long for no reason long. I’ve been thinking of what I could do to jazz it up a bit. This got me to thinking about the best ways to deal with a case of the blahs.
My first thought for my hair is to do something different. Immediately! When you are feeling “meh” or “ugh” about things, it’s time to make some changes. Change your hair, your route to work. Something. Find a way to switch up your routine. Try something new for dinner. Find a spice in your kitchen and then Google things to make using that spice. Just trying a new fruit or vegetable could be a cool switch up.
Another idea, get a pen and paper and start writing. What are you grateful for? Write them down! Having that list in front of you should help break any funk. Tuck the list in a drawer somewhere. When you’re feeling funk-ish, pull it out and remind yourself how much things really don’t suck.
Here’s something that always rejuvenates me. Go outside! Walk, move. You can walk in your neighborhood or even better go to a park or some place you’ve never visited before. You’ll be more aware of taking it all in because it won’t be familiar to you. When things get too familiar they are far too easy to overlook. When I go someplace new, I seem to notice every single detail. It’s the little things that can totally change your outlook on things.
What kinds of things do you do to break the blahs? Share in the comments.
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I do get like that sometimes, especially this time of year when the kids are around and my mind is elsewhere.
I had the blahs just yesterday! Going to the gym did not help, but I read something empowering later n that made me feel much better. I suppose I should have printed it out!
Mitch
I normally like to go sit outside,ride my horse or walk the dogs normally helps.
I like to go on walks or talk to my sister about what is going on. That usually always helps.
Sometimes the blahs take over and the only thing that helps is some exercise or a nice, long walk. Something about fresh air really helps!
I like to listen to music…very loud (thank goodness we live in the country)and sing along (Again THANK GOODNESS we live in the country).
This happens to me at times – especially if I’ve been indoors a lot. I like to get outdoors. And writing can be therapeutic.
My best reset is a hot shower or a cup of coffee drowned in milk. I take 10 minutes to reset!
I get blah blah from time to time. When I do I try and look at the good happening around me and go from there. I get SAD in the winter and need lots of light coming into my house.
I really hate when I get that way! I usually head outside and go for a walk and come back and enjoy some coffee on the porch! Lifts me mood every time!
The blahs can be a hard thing to beat, but it’s got to be done! Having the blahs doesn’t do anything but make life less enjoyable. I’ve got enough problems without putting another one on top of it! Laugh or cry people.
“Laugh or cry, people” I like that!That’s what I should have named this post! LOL!
Getting dressed and heading outside does the trick for me. Going for a walk can really make a difference for me!
I like to break the blahs by redecorating. Sometimes changing the house around is just what I need.
Getting outside in the sunshine helps me. Especially if I can get to the beach!
I think that doing something different is the best way to beat the “blahs.” I know trying out something I haven’t done before gets me excited and out of my comfort zone and I feel better afterwards.
I exercise. A walk around the Savannah helps improve my dull feeling, always.
I don’t have any suggestions as the “blahs” are constant lately. I try getting out but I think I really need to change up something.
We all get the blahs. Thanks for the tips.
I have playful kitty so when blahs hit me I just run all over the house with kami, we play hide and seek or tagcat works like a charm
Going outside is the easiest way to shake off a case of the blahs! Sunshine and fresh air are always a safe bet for putting us in a better mood!
Going outside is always a great way to shake off the blahs! Sunshine and fresh air are much better for us than we realize!
Dealing with the blahs is never fun. Thank you for sharing these great suggestions. I find getting outside really helps.
I think going outside works for me every time. Something about fresh air… 🙂
Getting outside is usually my go to pick me up. Just being able to take the kids to the park and have them run around lightens my load significantly. I thinks its their giggles.
Walks always make me feel better. It is crucial for me to get outside!
Actually feeling a bit blah at the moment and in need of some me time. Summer holiday is always a little difficult when our son is at home, as I find it very hard to concentrate on work, which leads to frustration and guilt. My way of getting out of my blah zone is to chill out with a massage or just disappear from home and sit in a cafe and read a book on my own.
When I start feeling blah I grab my camera, notebook and pen. Then, its time to go outside.
These are definitely some great ideas! I’ll need to try these the next time I get the blahs. 🙂
I get like that sometimes during the summer if I am in school and my kids are home. Balancing work and life is sometimes just blah and a juggling act for sure.
I definitely take a walk outside. Exercise helps a bunch
Yep- I get the blahs- A LOT! The only that that can get me out of it is going outside and playing in the yard!
It can be so easy to get the blahs! It is nice to know we are not alone though.
Heading outdoors or meeting up with friends are ways I love beating the blahs. Mommyhood can take over sometimes and I just have to get a breather and recharge.
I have a podcast that helps me get out of ‘blah’s – transformationmadeeasy.com
Cool how it explains to me that every ‘blah’ is just a 2-year old temper tantrum – then the ‘blah’ goes away 🙂
Do something completely mindless, like watch a reality tv show or my favorite, “So you think you can dance.” The music and the talent draws me out of the blahs every time, and I rarely ever watch tv!
Love it- the “blah blah’s” !! Everyone goes there every now and again! I especially resonate with “changing it up”. I think that sometimes getting a new “perspective” can sometimes just shift stale energy. I believe in actively looking at the “thoughts” that have us stuck as well- sometimes we forget we can change our thoughts! Thanks for this!
Great article and I agree wholeheartedly with all of your tactics, Camesha! My fav of which is getting outside. I’m always so happily surprised at how differently things seem under the sunshine, or even under the rain because after all it’s fresh and gets me out of my head. 🙂
Ive had the blahs a lot lately. Great tips
You’re right – sometimes shaking things up is just what you need!
I agree with everything you put here. Trying something different is always a great thing
I always love to draw when I get a case of the blahs! Or, I’ll take a nice hot shower and listen to music!
The fresh air usually does pull me out of the blah’s too. That, or a fun craft project.
To beat the blahs I do something that inspires me. Blog conferences always work and so does a big bowl of sherbet.
Yes! Start writing and go outside always works for me!
great post camesha! going outside definitely works for me every time!
Nice cup of tea helps.
I am experiencing that blah moment either my hair but not because it’s too long, because it’s too short for nothing
i am definitely in a place where i feel blah about my hair.. it needs a change asap!
Whenever I feel blah (which is rare because I’m usually feeling overwhelmed) I always try to go outside, write and take a breather. Then make a fun change! (I do the changing part too much and that’s partly why I get overwhelmed)
I needed a post like this, been feeling a massive case of the blahs recently. Not good
Katie <3
Great ideas. The “blahs” find me more often than not.
I needed to read this. Right now I’m overcome with a horrible case of the blahs.
Going outside or listening to music is what helps me and my blahs. A change of scenery or just sound does the trick for me 🙂
Great advice – we all get those blah days, and they can drain you. Sometimes, I find putting makeup on can be enough to lift my spirits, for some reason.
Work is really slow for me this time of year and often find myself feeling blah! Your tips are good ones! Sometimes just going outside and walking to starbucks makes all the difference
Usually I go for a long walk!
These are great tips. Going outside always helps my mood when I’m starting to feel “ugh”.
Hmmmm the case of the blahs huh?
what always works for me is listening to some good music, looking at artwork, cooking myself a good healthy meal, and maybe a facial and makeover afterwards! ^_^
These are all great tips! Thank you
Cleaning the house tends to break me from the blahs, or rearranging things – changing up my hair or buying myself something pretty works too 🙂
I’m a big fan of running to break out of the blahs. Writing helps too. In addition to writing what you’re grateful for, try writing a list with “I want.” Give yourself about 10 minutes and just keep writing. You may find something you want that you can do right now; or you may start to get into some of the bigger desires or goals that energize you.
love these tips!
I have pregnancy brain at the moment, so I have been having a lot of blahs!
Oh the blah’s… They’re the a daily battle. Thanks for this post.
Oh I hate the blahs! I love the idea of shaking it up! That’s exactly what I’m doing.
Totally agreed on all three of those! And may I add – shopping and chocolate. Not healthy, but they totally work. 🙂
Going outside is a great way to beat the blahhs
getting outside and getting some fresh air always helps when i feel just “blah”!
I love this! I also like to write, talk a walk outside or get creative in my studio with brightly colored supplies.
Great tips!
I love to get ready and do my hair and get dressed up.
I cook! So many people hate cooking, but I love being in the kitchen in my own element. Bad day = a three course meal.
Love a new haircut to snap me out of a funk!
Love your idea to do something different. It always works for me.
When ever I have a case of the blahs I go outside for a walk and then tend to cook something that takes hours cooking always helps I think 🙂
What a great post! I get the case of the BLAH’s every so often, and I work hard to get out of it by writing, going to do something fun or laughing with my kiddos!
I love doing things just a bit different. I change my route to work, and from car to motorcycle, and it always feels like an adventure.