Congratulations, you have already made it though the most depressing day of 2009. For those who want to know this day was calculated as January 19, 2009.
First of all, why would anyone want to know what the most depressing day of the year is? Dr. Cliff Arnall does. Dr. Arnall is a Welch psychologist and depression expert. He came up with a formula that takes into account six factors: weather, debt, time since Christmas, time since failing our New Year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and the feeling of a need to take action.
For those interested the formula is:
(W+(D-d))xTQMxNA
W is the weather, D is debt, M is general motivation levels etc.
From the Daily Mail Report in Great Britain
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1121262/Feeling-blue-Today–January-19-2009–depressing-day-HISTORY-say-experts.html
For those who are interested the happiest day of the year is calculated to be sometime in June.
If you are feeling blue after the holiday debt and stress as well as some middle of the winter blues there are some very positive steps you can take.
Taking action – any action is probably the most important step. Exercise, take deep breathes, call a family member, have lunch with a friend, even finishing something you have been putting off can change your mood.
If none of these works talking with a professional may help shake off those blues and get you motivated. Give me a call and let me know if I can help.
Wishing You Joy Always,
Amy