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By Sarah Miles <\/i><\/p>\n

January: it gets a bad rep. With Blue Monday (officially ‘the most depressing day of the year’) falling in it, we say stop those negative vibes because there’s so much to get happy about. Here’s 10 things RN: <\/p>\n

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1. January sales<\/h2>\n

So who doesn\u2019t love a bit of retail therapy to help cheer you up? January is the perfect time to get shopping \u2013 hopefully with a bit of Christmas money \u2013 the sales are a shopper\u2019s paradise and it means more dollar for the weekend. <\/p>\n

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2. Spring isn’t far away<\/h2>\n

Just a matter of a few weeks stands between you and spring time, and you know what that means! Lighter mornings and evenings \u2013 actually seeing some proper daylight! And not having to dress up like the Michelin Man every time you go outside because it’s freezing cold \u2013 hurrah.<\/p>\n

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3. Makeover magic<\/h2>\n

Fed up of wearing the same clothes all the time, even though you have a ton of clothes in your wardrobe? Give yourself a wardrobe makeover \u2013 have a good clear out, get rid of things you don\u2019t wear, or haven\u2019t worn in like forever. You will feel like a more organised person, and you never know, you may even discover your new capsule wardrobe already sitting there ready and waiting!<\/p>\n

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4. Style overhaul<\/h2>\n

Always dreamed of having a short pixie crop but nervous about being so daring? Go for it \u2013 a change in your hair, make-up or fashion can give you a whole new outlook on life, and make you feel so much better about yourself.<\/p>\n

5. Summer holiday planning commences<\/h2>\n

Now is the perfect time to start planning that summer holiday \u2013 this will help lift that low mood and give you something exciting to look forward to. And to shop for as well!<\/p>\n

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6. Get that dream job<\/h2>\n

Not happy in your job? Bored of doing the same stuff each day? Then make 2017 the year of getting your dream job. Get your CV looking amazing, brush up on any skills you need to update \u2013 maybe take a course or two, and nail that dream job. Make 2017 the year your job becomes your career.<\/p>\n

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7. Get festival planning<\/h2>\n

The festival season will be kicking off soon -get your tickets booked, start making your lists of who you want to see, what you need to pack, and most importantly what you need to buy. <\/p>\n

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8. Arrange loads of girlie catch-ups<\/h2>\n

Do you always feel guilty that you never get the time to see your friends? Arrange catch-ups with all the VIP girlies in your life and have a good old laugh and a gossip. <\/p>\n

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9. Take up a new hobby<\/h2>\n

Always fancied writing that novel, or learning another language? Then do it! Take the bull by the horns, and do something you have always wanted to \u2013 make 2017 YOUR year.<\/p>\n

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10. Always remember \u2013 life is short, make it count<\/h2>\n

Life is short and life is precious \u2013 don\u2019t waste your life away being unhappy and miserable \u2013 make changes and make your life the best it can be.<\/p>\n

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Have a good one!<\/p>\n

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