Today is Blue Monday.
What’s Blue Monday?
Here’s one explanation: “Each January, a certain Monday carries a reputation for being the year’s most emotionally difficult day. Known as Blue Monday, it’s often linked with low moods, depleted motivation, and a post-holiday slump. While the idea started as a publicity stunt, it has since become an annual reminder of something real and important: mental health matters – especially when days are short and emotions feel heavy. In 2026, Blue Monday falls on January 19.”
It’s also a week and a bit past Quitting Day. This year that fell on Friday, January 9th.
“Quitter’s Day is held on the second Friday in January. This year, it falls on January 9. The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions began some 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. For them, the year did not begin in January but in mid-March — on the first moon after the spring equinox. Quitter’s Day is set aside to recognize those who set new year goals and fail to achieve them — and to encourage and equip them to try again and ultimately succeed. Research has shown that people quit their resolutions for the year by the second Friday of January.” See here.
Here’s some past posts on Mondays, Blue Monday, and Quitting Day. Enjoy!
Movement Monday, Magic Monday, or Meh Monday: All Mondays are valid, do what works for you
