Monday, January 20th! What must you do to avoid the most depressing day of the year?

You heard of it, Blue Monday. Monday, January 20, 2020, is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, according to Cliff Arnall, a tutor at the Centre for Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University, who invented this term in 2005 (24 January).

Arnall calculated that the third Monday in January was the most depressing day of the year for several reasons. The holidays are over. You're broke because you spent it all on December. The weather is cold and gray. You've probably given up the New Year's decisions already.

Although “E The blue moon” is called a curious term by scientists, who say the idea favors depression, if you feel a little sad this Monday, here are five things you can do to light it up a little on Monday, tomorrow.

Treat Yourself With Flowers

Science has proved that flowers have a positive effect on our emotional well - being. Buy yourself a bouquet, or better yet, share your love and send some to your mother, friend, or sister.

Go out with your friends

Spending time abroad has proved possible depression and loneliness. There is nothing wrong with wrapped in a blanket and drinking a cup of tea in winter, but if you have spent enough time in this situation, try to get out on Monday. Find something in town that can spoil the winter afternoon routine at home.

Move your body, engage in physical activity

Even if you are too cold to walk in the wild, use your gym membership card or enroll in a yoga class. Even if you realize that the purpose of entering the jeans of 10 years ago, which you have put on yourself for this year, you are under great pressure, today you start to exercise for the sake of your happiness. Exercise increases endorphin levels and makes you calm and happier

Express Gratitude

Expressing gratitude helps you to improve your health and strengthen your relationships. Make a list of what you're grateful for today, or if you have more than 10 minutes, write thanks to loved ones for the Christmas gifts or just because you want to thank them. Everyone likes to receive letters or messages, and you will feel a sense of humor by valuing the wonderful people around you.

Find your Ikigai

If you are feeling a little lost during these days, use it Monday to concentrate your efforts on finding the purpose of life. While this may seem like a difficult task, the Japanese concept of ikigai, or a goal of existence, can help you get out of routine and find out what you will accomplish this year. To find your ikigai, make a list of what you want, what you can do, what the world needs and what you can get paid for.

Note: Ikigai é a Japanese secret for a long and happy life.