{"id":5002,"date":"2023-01-16T16:30:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5002"},"modified":"2023-01-24T12:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T12:18:50","slug":"why-they-call-it-blue-monday-and-tips-on-how-to-get-through-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/16\/why-they-call-it-blue-monday-and-tips-on-how-to-get-through-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Survive Blue Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dark, cold and windy days, no more Christmas to look forward to and the financial burden of being paid early all add up to one dreaded Monday: Blue Monday. The most depressing day of the year. You might have been thinking this morning: &#8220;how many days does January have? 540?&#8221;. For many people, the third Monday of January is the hardest day to get through. The New Year&#8217;s resolutions become near impossible to stick to and you have a whole week ahead of you. Well&#8230; you are not alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our best practices and simple ways to get through Blue Monday and elevate your mood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Go outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just half an hour of exercise is a really positive way to boost your mood and your endorphins. Take a walk, potter in the garden or just breathe in the fresh air. Your stress levels will go down and you will soon relax.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5009\" width=\"272\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart-1192662_1920-2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Gardening is proven to boost endorphins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Brighten up your space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brighten up your home with some solar garden lighting. Solar garden lights are a great way to add some extra light to your garden and can help to lift your spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/catalog\/Solar_Festoon_Lights-109-1.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2020_10_20_SolarCentre-081-2-1020x600-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5011\" width=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2020_10_20_SolarCentre-081-2-1020x600-1-edited.jpg 1019w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2020_10_20_SolarCentre-081-2-1020x600-1-edited-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2020_10_20_SolarCentre-081-2-1020x600-1-edited-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Overhead festoon lights bring a relaxing glow to your outdoor space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Call someone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loved ones are only ever a call away. If you are feeling lonely there is no harm in reaching out to someone. The odds are that they could do with a good chat too. Remind yourself that you are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5012\" width=\"282\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2-1024x773.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2-1536x1159.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/aperture-1238978_1920-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Create<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend some time crafting, building or baking. Whatever your choice we guarantee it will be a great way to get you out of your head and help you relax.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5013\" width=\"287\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tools-864983_1920-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Knit, sew, paint or build!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Self Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop the kettle on, grab your favourite book and relax on the sofa. You deserve it and your mind will thank you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5014\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/self-care-6886590_1920-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Taking time for yourself is investing in your mental health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All of these tips will get you feeling better this blue Monday. The day will pass and brighter ones are ahead. If you&#8217;re looking for some retail therapy then follow the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk\">https:\/\/www.thesolarcentre.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dark, cold and windy days, no more Christmas to look forward to and the financial burden of being paid early all add up to one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5059,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,46,114,1,190,140,200],"tags":[112,18,165],"class_list":["post-5002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-daily-lfe","category-guides","category-solar-products","category-trending","category-weather","category-winter","tag-breaking-news","tag-solar-lights","tag-the-solar-centre"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Survive Blue Monday - Indoor\/Outdoor Lighting Guides &amp; 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