According to research the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. That means that last Monday 17 January was the day. Phew... that's okay then it's over.
Well, noooo, not exactly.
In 2011 we have two potential Blue Mondays according to those in the know, this is because there is a full week of January left after this coming Monday, the 24th and not surprisingly this all ties in with the festive season, the weather and the state of our bank balances. For me the third factor doesn't change all year, but I know that I'm not the only one who has found this week difficult, particularly in terms of writing. I think it should be declared a Blue Week and lets be done with it. There is the issue that if you are told something is going to happen then of course you will do everything in your power to make sure you experience it. But feeling blue at this time of the year goes back centuries, to our Pagan forefathers and sometimes you have to accept that what will be, will be. So the advice for getting over the Monday Blues, is the same for us writers struggling to find the will to write, nothing new, but no harm in revisiting the things that could help.
- Call a friend you haven't spoken to in ages and catch up on their news
- Go for a walk, or do some exercise of a kind (lifting a wine glass is not included in this category)
- Pamper yourself, give in to your sins - a chocolate biscuit, a bag of crisps, a glass of wine
- Try something new, for me it's been Killer Sudoko - but very unsuccessful so far
- Plan a holiday (or the vegetable patch) - something to look forward to
- Talk to your partner or settle down with a sad film and a box of Kleenex, a cry is good for you
- Turn off the PC, read a book (or two) by your favourite author and dream...
Hope your Monday is not too Blue...
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