How to beat the January Blues

Oh, the January Blues. You know them too? That’s not something any of us want! So we’re going to give you some tips and tricks on how to beat the January Blues this winter so you can avoid the gloom, and why booking a sailing holiday will help you conquer them!

Save Money over Winter

The shorter days of winter lead to less time out and about in the evenings and lower temptation to go for costly dinners and drinks. Which, in essence, is a great way to save money and beat the January Blues! Set a goal for savings and spend the winter months pocketing all the cash from not going out, and by the time your summer adventures roll around, you’ll be sitting pretty on budget.

• Avoid going out multiple times during the week
• Have at-home gatherings with friends for dinner or drinks
• Cook more at home
• Avoid the coffee shops and make coffee at home and work
• Set a number goal to reach for your summer savings

Organize Your Friendventures

There’s nothing better than a friendventure with a trip stacked with your besties amiright? A week on a boat with your closest friends sipping cocktails on the bow, swimming in lush secluded bays, and exploring stunning destinations on a yacht is absolute bliss. With more downtime from avoiding going out, this is primetime to skip the scrolling or streaming. Instead, beat the January Blues and use the time for planning an epic sailing trip with a group of friends.

• Round up your most keen friends to discuss destinations ideas
• Explore our Travel Inspo page to zero in on the best route for you
• Set group goals to keep everyone interested in locked into the adventure
• Keep each other driven and check in on savings progress as a group
• Share Instagram posts and Youtube videos with each other to stoke the excitement

Book Your Holiday to Boost the Mood

There’s nothing more exciting than looking forward to travelling when all is said and done and the trip is booked! Booking your sailing holiday will be one of the best ways to beat the January Blues as it’ll give you something wildly exhilarating to look forward to. It also sets things in stone, making the coming adventure a reality, and gets the good vibes flowing in full to help you through winter. And, better yet, book in January and save with early bird prices so you can save some cash to put toward the Aperol spritz or espresso martini budget!

• Head to the MedSailors route pages to explore the different routes
• Read our guide on How to Book Your MedSailors Holiday
• Consider gifting an experience to a family member or friend for them to join you
• Bookmark the MedSailors booking page to keep that trip on your mind
• Book that trip and make it real! Then smile as you mark off days until summer 2023

Keep the Holiday Excitement High

During the January Blues, there’ll still be moments where the shorter days and colder weather take its toll. Instead of letting the bummer feelings arise before summer, there are tons of ways to keep your mood boosted and excitement at its high leading to your 2023 sailing holiday in the Med.

• Visualise your goals to track progress on a physical calendar
• Create a Pinterest board for trip inspiration
• Plan a boat theme with your friends and get the matching swimmers ready
• Hit the gym or at home workouts to get summer ready and the endorphins flowing
• Announce to everyone about that upcoming epic adventure!

All of these little tips, tricks, and habits are our answers for how to beat the January Blues and ways we believe will get you through the winter much happier! Now all that’s left is to complete step 3 and book your MedSailors sailing holiday today!