![]() The point of this being that you are likely not the only one that is feeling a bit low on this day and having a small chat wherever you are on this day, work, supermarket, or at home, it may help you feel not quite as alone as you may do otherwise. This is encouraging people to have a brew and a chat with someone, anyone. Have a brew and chat – A new initiative has been launched this year to coincide with Blue Monday and that is ‘Brew Monday’.Eat oily fish & nuts – Both these foods are great sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which are great for helping improve mood and concentration levels, both of which will be useful on Blue Monday.This is the perfect day to choose an alcohol free beverage or even drink a big glass of Delamere Dairy goats’ milk instead (see point 1). Avoid Alcohol – Alcohol is a depressant, so the last thing you want to do on Blue Monday, especially if you are feeling low already, is drink something that’s going to make you feel worse, not only today but tomorrow too.If however you actively think positive thoughts and have some positive things or activities planned that day, no matter how small, you will more likely get through the day with less gloominess. In other words if you’re programmed to think it’s going to be a depressing day, it’s more likely to be a depressing day. The media has chosen to publicise this day as Blue Monday and all the connotations that has, but it is up to you whether you want your brain to believe it. Think positive thoughts – Remember the brain is a powerful thing.Delamere Dairy goats’ milk is also an excellent source of Magnesium too, so as the 20 th January will also be ‘Brew Monday’ too ( see point 5 below), why not make your brew with our tasty, goats’ milk!! This includes bananas, brown rice, spinach, figs, avocado, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds and mackerel. So what better things to eat on Blue Monday than foods packed with magnesium. Binge on Magnesium high foods – Science tells us there is a link between low magnesium levels in the body and depression, and as magnesium has become one of the most common mineral deficiencies in the UK, it certainly can be very helpful in the fight against depression.So in preparation for this supposed gloomy day ahead, here are top ten tips to help get you through Blue Monday with as little gloominess as possible: This is meant to mark the day that is classed as the most depressing day of the year due to all of the above factors. So with all this to contend with it is no wonder that January is the month of Blue Monday, falling this year on January 20 th. The excitement of Christmas is over, money troubles & debt can be highlighted for many during this month, weather is grey, wet and cold, feelings of ground hog day/year can plague many, especially as the back to work blues hit after time off over the Christmas period.
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