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Date: 20 January 2008 16:24:13
So, here in Britain we're about eight hours away from it. Now of course, Mondays are never popular, but this one's particularly unpopular. Yes, my friends, we are about to enter - at least for those of us in Britain - The Most Depressing Day Of The Year.
It's official - some researcher types have researched it (that being their job) and concluded that the third Monday in January is the pinnacle of misery for Brits. Christmas has long since finished; Easter and its associated bank holidays are a long way off; many New Year's resolutions have already been abandoned, and many more are turning into a struggle; the weather's cold and wet; it's dark when you wake up and dark when you go home; and to top it all off, it's Monday and thus the start of another working week. All in all, it's not looking good.
So what to do? How to turn a crappy day into a happy day? Well, my advice (no, I don't remember you asking for it either, but there you go) would be to do something, or maybe more than one thing, that you really love doing. Whether it's going to a particular place that brings back fond memories, eating a favourite meal, spending time with a friend who you value, or just setting the alarm ten minutes later so that you can have a lie-in, find something you can do to brighten your day. Or better still, if you can think of something that will brighten your day and someone else's, then do that.
I'm not entirely sure what I'll do yet, but it may involve a favourite meal, and some quality time with friends. And possibly a pub quiz too.
Happy Mondays, everyone...