Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday of January. It has gained attention as the most depressing day of the year. In this post, we will explore why labelling a day as "Blue Monday" can deepen our negativity. We will also discuss how we can shift our mindset to embrace positivity instead. The Origins of Blue Monday and Its Impact The term "Blue Monday" was first coined in 2005 by a psychologist. He claimed to calculate the most depressing day using a formula that consi

I have never enjoyed making or even thinking about New Year Resolutions. The idea of 'New Year, New You' and much like a fairy tale - things will significantly change after the stroke of midnight is a myth. You may enjoy celebrating the new year with others around you, but when I wake up the next morning and as soon as I get an email or a bill in the post, the realisation that things have not magically changed sets in. As soon as 1st January comes around and a lot of the ti

Understanding the Impact of Daylight Saving Time You might not be aware, but here in the UK, the clocks go back an hour at 2 AM on the last Sunday of October. The advantage is we get an extra hour, which many of us may use to spend in bed (I know I certainly do!). However, the downside is the shorter days and longer nights as we lose natural daylight. As someone who has experienced this cycle for a few decades now (yes, I would consider myself middle-aged), I still find it su