January is a funny month for everybody. You have been so busy over the Christmas period, socialising, catching up with family and eating lots of food, you kind of forget what it is like back in the real world. It is 2 weeks, none stop and they absolutely fly by. January is known as the most depressing month of the year and every year I have completely agreed. Especially being at University, having to head back to your cold Uni house after spending the Christmas period having all your food made and washing done for you. But this year January has been completely different for me.
I have started my new placement at Class Professional Publishing, where I worked over the Summer as part of the marketing team. Getting back into a good routine is what I have wanted for months after it being so hectic in London. Although I am not moving out of my own house, my parents live in Saudi Arabia, so over Christmas my mum refused to do any of my washing because it is "for my own good." Being back at Class is lovely, I am really respected and have the chance to show what I am capable of. I run the social media sights along side someone else, I am able to share my skills of photography and video creating, while also being able to get involved with conferences! Although this isn't a long term fixed, I feel extremely content with where I am right now. I work 9am to 5pm and then get to the gym by 5:30pm.
The reason January has made me feel so content is because I actually feel like I have time for myself. While working everyday, I am able to also set aside time to work on personal projects - such as this portfolio. I have always wanted to be a blogger and now I feel like I finally have the time to work on it without feeling guilty that I should be writing essays or revising.
All I keep hearing from everybody is that they want January to end, but I feel the complete opposite. All we do as humans is complain about life flashing before our eyes and then here we are wishing time away. This month I have felt like I am actually going to go somewhere this year! With my weight-loss, social media and my mind set. Although I am missing the Uni lifestyle, living at home means I am able to spend quality time with my close friends, boyfriend and even my mum and dad.
So, this is for everybody saying they are bored of the Winter and ready for January to end just think; if you change your mindset you will completely change your mood. Why not enjoy the Winter and the long weekends not feeling hungover, because you will miss it when it is over. Honestly, just take some time for yourself and work on things that you haven't had the time too, it is extremely full-filling and this is why I have had such a great Chapter 1 of 2020.
