First introduced by a British company as part of a marketing ploy, ‘Blue Monday’ has become an immensely popular term in recent years. The third Monday of January has become ‘Blue Monday’. This day is also referred to as the saddest day of the year.
January can be especially hard on people’s mental health. The cold starts to feel a little bit unpleasant. The days can be short and the lack of abundant sunlight can affect mood, energy and sleep patterns of scores of people.
People are feeling the financial burden from the holidays and resolutions made on January 1 start to seem like falling. It is important that you maintain a proper understanding of your feelings and lean on your support systems as much as possible.
Some people might find that keeping a journal is helpful, or some might find that getting their nails done is important. There is no one-size-fits-all concept here. It is a complex concept and it all just depends on the person.
