Blue Monday is famously the saddest day of the year – but it’s not all bad! Check out our guide to getting over the January blues.
January 16th, 2023, is a day considered to be Blue Monday – aka, the day when we're most likely to feel a bit down in the dumps. The Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are over, and the next bank holiday weekend is ages away. At this point in the month, many people are still waiting for what seems like the longest payday ever – the one at the end of January, after Christmas. No matter what you’re planning for Blue Monday, whether you’re spending the day in work, working from home, or doing something else, keep reading for our top tips to beat the Blue Monday blues.
Wrap Up Warm
Keeping yourself warm and cosy throughout January is essential, and even more important on Blue Monday when you might be feeling extra chilly. January is often the coldest month of the year in the UK, so there’s never been a better time to get yourself some comfortable, cosy clothing items to snuggle into like this Camel Frankie Sherpa Trucker UGG Jacket, which is sure to take the edge off the cold. A jacket like this is perfect for any occasion and the silky satin lining is comfortable and breathable.
Manifest
Don’t let a day like Blue Monday get in the way of you getting what you want from your life. Whether you want to land a better job this year, find your soulmate, buy your dream home, or just achieve more inner peace - spending Blue Monday manifesting what you want out of life is a sure way to get you feeling more hopeful about the future. To manifest what you want successfully, you need to remove any fear and doubt that you might have and be clear in your vision. Since it’s only just over two weeks into the New Year, Blue Monday can be a great day to sit down with a planner and figure out what your goals are for 2023 are and how you’re going to reach them.
Enjoy a Cup of Positivi-Tea
Kickstarting your day with a cup of herbal tea to lift your mood or calm your nerves is always a good start to Blue Monday or any day for that matter. If you are on the go, then this stunning Pink Bettani Magnolia Travel Cup is the perfect option for drinking your favourite cup of herbal tea on your commute to work or taking the kids to school. Lemon and ginger tea will revitalise you, help clear your mind and get you ready for the day ahead, while a calming cup of chamomile tea is a great option if you’ve woken up feeling stressed or anxious on Blue Monday. Check out Bird & Blend in Manchester for a whole host of funky flavours to brighten up your January.
Wear Bright Colours
Colour can provide a good boost for your mood, so if you want to beat the Blue Monday blues, then there’s never been a better day of the year to wear something bright and cheerful. Wearing the right colours can make you appear healthier and more radiant, too. Experts say that people absorb and reflect colours differently depending on their biological makeup, which is unique to each of us. But the main thing for Blue Monday is wearing a colour that makes you feel good. Yellow and orange are great ‘feel-good’ colours that are sure to give your mood a boost. This gorgeous French Connection Burnt Orange Crepe V Blouse is a perfect choice.
Read a Self-Care Book
When it comes to getting the New Year off to the right start, there are plenty of great motivational books and self-care books that you can spend Blue Monday reading. There’s a self-care or self-help book for everything that you might need a boost with, whether you want to improve your diet in 2023, start working out more, or feel more relaxed and stress-free. Some of the best books to get on your bookshelf for Blue Monday if you want to get started with transforming your life in 2023 include Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? By Dr Julie Smith, Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Rosie Nafousi, The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, and You Are Powerful by Becki Rabin.
Try Some Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be a great way to feel better and boost your mood, so there’s no better day than Blue Monday to give it a try if this is something that you’ve been thinking about getting into. A zesty, fruity flavour like lemon essential oil can be an ideal way to feel better. You can dab it on your clothes, mix it with a carrier oil to use it as a moisturiser or hair treatment, or fill your room with a fruity scent using a diffuser or oil burner. Or if you are feeling stressed out and run down, try a calming, grounding essential oil like lavender or rosemary.
Get a Beauty Treatment
Blue Monday doesn’t have to be a depressing day when you can have a beauty treatment to instantly feel better. Whether you decide to get a mani-pedi, get a new haircut, or indulge in a relaxing massage to soothe those aching muscles, it’s a great way to give yourself something to look forward to and turn the most depressing day of the year into a good one for you.
Listen to a Podcast
If you’re going to be spending all or most of Blue Monday at home and need something to do, then there are tons of podcasts to choose from. Listen to something uplifting and motivational, like Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, or Happy Place by Fearne Cotton. You can find tons of podcasts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so go with wherever you have a subscription to find one that you like. You can find everything from self-help podcasts to gripping true crime, so there’s sure to be something that you’ll be into.
Not looking forward to Blue Monday? Fear not, there are plenty of things to do to keep yourself feeling good and uplifted throughout the day.
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