Are your energy, spirits and attitudes scraping the bottom of the winter barrel?

That is perfectly natural. And, by ‘natural’, I mean a part of nature that is almost unavoidable.

It’s dark and cold out there! (Even if you don’t live in the North or East, weather has been pretty crazy lately.)

By definition, everything moves more slowly in winter. And, if humans had more sense, we’d be a bit more like your furry friends and have planned to do less during the dark months.

Are you less busy or obligated right now? I’m not!

We are all just struggling against nature and slogging through a downward cycle. In fact, U.K. psychologist, Cliff Arnall, developed a mathematical calculation that suggests the third week of the year is the saddest time of the year. In the chilly, not-so-fun, aftermath of the holidays, how could it be anything but?

So, what can we do about it? Try the 9 great tips following the jump.

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One of the things I see a lot in the troubles my clients experience is stuck, stubborn, seemingly insurmountable, resentment. You know, the stuff that bubbles just under the surface, waiting to blow up into something bigger than it needs to be.

Think for a moment about something that is really stuck in your craw.

Hold that thought, and then ask yourself what I’m sure will seem like a silly question…

How do you feel about washing dishes?

Do you get to it right away and clear up the mess so you can start fresh with the next meal?Do you leave the dishes so that they get sticky, crusty and a pain to get clean?

Do you use the excuse of ‘soaking’ to put off getting the job done?

Believe it or not, your approach to dish washing may be a clue to how you deal with conflict resolution.

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