When is Blue Monday in 2023?
Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January each year. In 2023, Blue Monday will take place on Monday 16 January.
What is Blue Monday?
Blue Monday has been dubbed the most depressing day of the year.
January, in general, is a time when the cold weather, lack of daylight, and general post-Christmas slump can lead to many people feeling down and lacking in motivation, which can cause low employee engagement.
Yet, the third Monday of January, aka Blue Monday, is said to be when a number of factors combine to create maximum blueness and increase the likelihood of a low mood.
Where did Blue Monday originate from?
The concept of Blue Monday originated in a 2005 press release for UK-based travel firm, Sky Travel.
They asked a psychologist, Cliff Arnall, to come up with a formula for the January blues, which they used to promote their holidays. The formula included the following factors:
- Weather
- Debt
- Monthly salary
- Time since Christmas
- Time since failing our new year’s resolutions
- Low motivation levels
- The feeling of a need to take action
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