As the 'most depressing' day of the year rolls around once again, we take a closer look at the origins of the term Blue Monday and some of the ways to help beat the January blues
When the nights are long and the weather is bleak, coming down from the buzz of the festive season can often make January a difficult month for many.
All of these things combined, he theorises, make January a particularly gruelling month, with the third Monday, this year falling on January 16th, being the most “depressing”.Get some sunlight One of the reasons January can be particularly daunting, is due to the lack of sunlight as the days are still shorter and the nights much longer.
In order to beat the January blues, one of the simplest ways to try and remedy the symptoms is to get more natural light to help you feel better and regulate your sleep cycle. Exercise has provides a good distraction to take your mind of the negative thoughts that may contribute to feelings of depression or anxiety.
Ditch the sugar Whenever we feel down, it can be tempting to reach for comfort foods, but instead of reaching for the leftover chocolate from Christmas, it’s a good idea to try and resist the urge, as despite an initial mood boost, you’ll most likely end up feeling worse in the long run.
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