Broke Couple (Photo/ThyBlackMan)Welcome to January! New Year is over, the party is over, and for many, a return to ‘normal’ life can seem a bit grim.But here are some easy 4 ways to combat the Njaaanuary blues…Clear your billsBefore much else, make sure that you sort out your bills. They always come like clockwork and you should have had enough foresight to set aside money for that. If you didn't you can okoa small loans to cover that or sell things you don't need.Work with what you haveDon't go on overspending through January. If all you have is fare, strictly adhere to that. Don't start compensating expenses. Like, say, a samosa for fare. You'll end up spending more than you have.Plan
Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, use the dark and miserable days to hatch a plan on how you’re going to spend the rest of the year. Then whenever you’re feeling down you can take a look at the list and look forward to everything you’ve planned.Practice the 4-minute rule
That is, be your best self for the first four minutes of arriving at work, being in a meeting, getting home, etc. You’ll feel amazing and your brilliance will be infectious both to those around you and to yourself – seriously, it will be.