If you’ve been online today you might see lots of references to today being “Blue Monday”.<\/p>\n
January\u2019s third Monday, \u201cBlue Monday\u201d, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year.\u00a0 There are no actual scientific studies to back it up. It\u2019s pretty much something that started as a PR stunt to sell vacations. It\u2019s a calculation based on things like the gloomy weather, debt, failed new year\u2019s resolutions, and general doom and gloom.<\/p>\n
Experts say mental health \u201cgood and bad\u201d days are individual to each of us. And the past few months have been especially challenging. There\u2019s been a lot of Blue Mondays. And Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays.\u00a0 Fridays.\u00a0 Saturdays.\u00a0 Sundays too.\u00a0 Every day of the week brings some sadness.<\/p>\n
According to THIS<\/a> it’s nothing but a PR stunt created by a travel company to sell more vacations and to inspire people to do something.\u00a0 There is no science to it.\u00a0 But that doesn’t mean we aren’t feeling some sort of “winter blues”.\u00a0 The Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent<\/a> reminds us to take care of ourselves.<\/p>\n “Winter blues are a real thing, 15% of the population in Ontario has experienced the winter blues, which includes things like changes in appetite and low mood…but there are lots of things you can do to get through the winter season in a healthy way.<\/em><\/p>\n ?Take care of your physical health: regular exercise can help you feel less stressed and eating healthy can increase your energy I am all for that.\u00a0\u00a0So let’s try to prove “those” people wrong.<\/p>\n Blue Monday?\u00a0\u00a0I refuse to accept it.\u00a0 Instead I am doing whatever I can to make it a happy Monday.<\/p>\n I’m working from home in the comfort of my pajamas today.\u00a0 I’m not even kidding.\u00a0 In my Duran Duran t-shirt and favourite hoodie.\u00a0 I may have had Oreo cookies for lunch.\u00a0 Rebel that I am.<\/p>\n Blue Monday.\u00a0What Blue Monday?\u00a0 It’s only Blue if you let it.<\/p>\n Now more than ever we need to really pay attention to how we are feeling.\u00a0 I’m trying really hard to stay focused on the good.\u00a0 I’m trying really hard to not think about all that I’m missing and can’t do.\u00a0 Because if I do that and get stuck in that spot – it won’t be good and I won’t be okay.<\/p>\n Pick your favourite colour and let’s shake the dust off this so called Blue Monday and reclaim it as a happier day.\u00a0 Purple Monday?\u00a0 Sure.<\/p>\n What are you doing to “shake the blues” today?<\/p>\n Maybe play some Taylor Swift “Shake It Off” or other favourite feel good song.\u00a0 My go-to will always be Duran Duran.\u00a0 Their music ALWAYS makes me smile and feel better.<\/p>\n I can take your requests – text us using the A1Security Textline – 519-464-1999 or send me an email ANYTIME<\/p>\n
\n\u2600\ufe0fGet some sunlight: vitamin D deficiency can be a problem in the winter, try to get outdoors during the day!
\n?Practice self-care: anything that’s healthy and brings you joy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n