Blue Monday 2023 is now on the horizon. No sooner had you skipped out of the office for a luxurious two-week Christmas break when the Blue Monday shadow descends. Added to the gloom of post-Christmas credit card bills, we now have to rise at dawn to face the tube scrum, a jam-packed inbox and endless insurmountable tasks. if it’s all getting a bit much – read on for my tips on how to thrive on the most depressing day of the year.
How was this morning’s commute? For many, it can be the most stressful part of the day creating increased blood pressure and excessive venting on arrival at the office. However with a change of mind-set, you can transform your commute from a feat of super-human endurance into positive preparation for the day ahead. Sound far-fetched? Here are my top 5 tips to use your commute to your advantage.
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How are the New Year’s resolutions going? Are you finding it all a bit of a chore? I know I am failing miserably to renounce my 4.00pm twix cravings and to maintain a facade of inner calm when faced with a printer that has jammed three times this morning already.
Office Breaks An afternoon celebrating Chinese New Year
With the sloth and gluttony of the festive season fast becoming a fleeting memory, January can feel like the bleakest month of the working year. In fact, the third Monday of the month is officially classed as Blue Monday, the single most depressing day of the year. With the summer holidays tantalisingly out of reach, it is no wonder that few of us are achieving a paradigm shift in our productivity levels.
David Bailey Kotor Bay Montenegro