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Black Monday

by Michael Millar 24 Jan 2005
by Michael Millar 24 Jan 2005

Staff should be at a lower ebb today than any other point in 2005, according to an academic who has identified 24 January as the most depressing day of the year.

A formula created by a part-time tutor at Cardiff University shows that foul weather, debts, fading Christmas memories, failed resolutions and a lack of motivation all conspire to make people miserable.
 
Dr Cliff Arnalls discovered that 24 January was especially dangerous, coming a whole month after the Christmas festivities. Any energy gained from the holiday will have worn off by the third week of January, he said.
 
The fact that the most depressing day happened to be a Monday was merely a coincidence, he said.

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GPs advise exercise and reading up on depression to beat the blues.

Totaljobs.com has suggested ten top tips to help employers ease the despair of the workforce:



  • An extended lunch hour
  • Screen a feel-good film
  • A complimentary drinks trolley
  • Throw a party
  • Flexible working
  • Afternoon tea
  • Complimentary yoga classes
  • At seat massages
  • Extended deadlines
  • Compliment staff on performance

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