21 January 2008

Beat the Monday Blues

Experts have calculated that today is Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year. Triggers for Blue Monday include the weather and the arrival of the Christmas credit card bill.

Dr Cliff Arnall, a psychologist at Cardiff University’s Center for Lifelong Learning, devised the formula. His equation takes into account six factors: weather, debt, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year's resolutions, low motivational levels and the feeling of a need to take action.

All is not doom and gloom though… If you are looking for a cheap and cheerful way to beat the January Blues up why not download some comedy from Audible. Research demonstrates the amazing health benefits of laughter and throughout January we’ve got some great comedy from popular comedians such as Mitchell and Webb and The Mighty Boosh for just 3.99 - guaranteed not so to do too much damage to the credit card! To see all the comedy titles at 3.99 click here.

And if you want to tackle those unresolved new year resolutions click here to download our free podcast which is full of top tips from our leading self-help experts on how to get the most out of 2008.

Julie Murphy, Online Editor

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