Five ways to drive away the monsoon blues

Almost everyone welcomes the season’s first rains. However, gloomy skies and grey buildings can bring down even the most optimistic soul. Here’s how you can add a few bright spots to your cloudy day:

Get moving

Summer bodies are made in the monsoon. Kick off a home workout routine to improve your mood and get a better body in the bargain. Monsoon means you are going to be stuck indoors for a good portion of your day. Make the most of your imprisonment and get some gym gear at home. Dumbbells, a skipping rope and a yoga mat are good ways to start. Exercise releases endorphins aka the happy hormone which can help keep the monsoon blues at bay.

Brighten up

A dull day may make you feel like reaching for your black trousers and grey shirt. But the best way to get rid of the blues is to brighten up with hues. When you’re feeling low, don’t pick the“safe” clothes that complement your sullen mood. Instead, take a risk with a yellow tie, red sneakers or even just a pink shirt; it can elevate your mood. You’ll feel more energised and in a better frame of mind. Don’t believe us? Just try it out.

People person

Misery loves company and that’s why you need to give your fellow blues club members the skip this season and embrace the sunshine gang. Bonding with a coworker or friend who is as down-in-the-dumps as you is only going to make you feel worse. Instead, meet with people who have a more positive frame of mind. You will automatically stop thinking everything is gloom and doom and start seeing the silver lining to your cloudy day.


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Stock list

The rains are the best time to catch up on all those TV shows and books you have missed out on. Make a list of all the films you want to see and the books you want to read and stock up. Not only will they entertain you, they will keep you distracted and make the season go by quickly. Another good option is to start a home project that will take care of all those extra hours at home and give you a sense of fulfillment.

Get wet

The reason why many of us hate the rain is because we’re constantly fighting it. Instead, just go with it. Most of us go outdoors during the monsoon to run errands or get to work. But not worrying about getting wet or being late is a great way to enjoy the weather and all its perks. And make sure that when you get home, you have a shot of the good stuff to keep seasonal cold at bay and the blues out of the door.