Final Word

How do you grizz out the January blues?

It’s my wife’s birthday in January, which gives us something to look forward to after Christmas and at the beginning of the new year; her age goes up and my bank balance goes down!
LSgt Stephen Williams, IG

I don’t like January. It’s dark, you’re being told you have to diet and that you shouldn’t drink – so I tend to go on holiday. Having an escape route makes me feel more positive. This year I’m going to Italy.
LCpl Mandy Maycock, AAC

I like to exercise a lot. With the cold weather and darkness, it’s easy not to do it, but I go outside more.
Gdsm Ash Wright, Ldn Gds

It’s important to set goals and have the discipline to follow them through. If you do not have a hobby, start one.
Gdsm Harjot Dhah, Ldn Gds

To be honest, I’m not much of a Christmas person so I don’t have a problem with January at all. I actually quite like it – you notice the evenings gradually getting lighter and a new season coming.
LCpl Owen Stow, IG

Being self-employed, I have a quiet start to the year. I’ve just bought my first house so it will be nice to have the time to focus on that. We also have a range weekend planned, so that is something to look forward to.
Gdsm Rory Jakeman, Ldn Gds

I wouldn’t say that I have seasonal affective disorder, but January is definitely a depressing month. It is a time when I throw myself into the gym and remember to take vitamin supplements.
Maj Ben Collishaw, RLC