Jan. 24 called worst day of the year
- British psychologist calculates ‘most depressing day’
Dr. Cliff Arnall's calculations show that misery peaks Monday.*
Arnall, who specializes in seasonal disorders at the University of Cardiff, Wales, created a formula that takes into account numerous feelings to devise peoples' lowest point. Read More
*note: This study was published in 2005. So with his calculations, the most depressing day of '08 was PROBABLY Tuesday 1/22. Folks were back to work after a long weekend, snow was melting, and no more vacation day prospects until memorial day...
Anyway, rate yourself on the different factors mentioned in the article. I know I completely relate with the factors (M) low motivational levels and (NA) the need to take action.
All said, I am proud to say I'm still sticking with the New Years resolutions, only because I didn't really make any.
Happy "Most Depressing" Day!
3 comments:
I heard that guy interviewed on NPR about his study. It is so true! Luckily for me, we had a warmish and sunny day yesterday to counteract some of that depression. I don't know how, but it even affects my kids. January is just a hard month!
I totally agree...in fact, January and February are most depressing months in my opinion. Cold and dreary without any good sports at all (aside from the superbowl). I mean who wants to watch the NBA?
Happy most depressing day to you too!
hilarious!!! ok, call me crazy. but i kinda love this month b/c everyone finally has time to kick back and relax and hang out! many of the holiday to-do lists as well as travel are done.
so i think the best way to kick the pants off the most depressing day is to come up here and hang out in my house! ;)
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