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Did you know, Blue Monday started off as a PR stunt?
Based on data such as the weather, motivation levels, New Year’s Resolutions beginning to wane, and the time since the festive holidays ended, the third Monday of January was declared the most depressing day of the year.
The calculations behind the date aren’t exactly scientific, but there certainly is some truth to Blue Monday. So, here are a few ways you can navigate the blues at work – whether you work in a busy team, or as an entrepreneur.
1. Pinpoint why you’re feeling blue
At Calmer, we believe a happy mind makes for a happy business. When things feel out of sync, this can affect our focus, attention and in the workplace, our motivation, productivity levels and engagement with others.
Blue Monday present a brilliant opportunity to discuss our mental wellbeing, and how normal it is to feel blue.
If you’re feeling this way, it may be useful to spend some time working out why you feel this way. Could it be your business performance? A relationship gone awry? Are you eating well? You may wish to try writing down how you feel, without judgement, and see what comes up.
If you’re feeling blue but can’t work out why, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Feeling low is quite common during the winter months – see our guide to SAD for more information – and there are a few easy ways to remedy this, such as giving yourself more time to sleep, taking vitamin D supplements, ensuring as much natural light during the day as possible, and more.
