If you’ve seen #bluemonday popping up on your screen multiple times, you’re not alone. The hashtag has been trending across Twitter over the weekend in the leadup of the ‘big day.’ Today is Blue Monday - which is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. There has been a lot of speculation about the origin of this day and whether it really is what is say’s on the tin.
What does Blue Monday mean?
Phycologist Cliff Arnall coined the term in 2005. He told The Daily Telegraph that the formula used to calculate the date as the most depressing of the year was essentially pseudoscience. Each year it always falls on the third Monday in January.
There has been a lot of speculation about the origin of this day and whether it really is what is say’s on the tin. Phycologist Cliff Arnall coined the term in 2004. He told The Daily Telegraph that the formula used to calculate the date as the most depressing of the year was essentially pseudoscience. Each year it always falls on the third Monday in January. The theory goes that this is the time of year when we're all cold, broke and riddled with guilt with our new year's resolutions to get fit, drink less alcohol, and be a better human have already been abandoned.
However, it has been disputed by many over the years – stating that the day was created as a PR stunt, to market treating yourself just to beat the blues after Christmas. There are also rumours that Cliff came up with the date after a holiday company asked him to come up with a ‘scientific formula.’ The idea of Blue Monday has been called out by health organisations to spread key messages about mental health – after the last few years we’ve had, it’s pretty bleak to label one day the worst.
Despite what you might think about Blue Monday, there are plenty of memes and positive spin's that can put a smile on your face today. Let’s turn this negative day into a positive because let’s face it, we could all need some cheering up on a Monday
The best Blue Monday memes to get you through
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