Blue Monday

The third Monday of January is regarded as the "the most depressing day of the year" or BLUE MONDAY. This is due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills!

This year's Blue Monday falls during a particularly bad period for the global economy; a war in Europe and high inflation everywhere! 

As most of this is out of our control and there's no overwhelming sense of depression about the color, let's scrap the idea of 'feeling blue' and look for the abundance of positives connected to the color BLUE! 

BLUE your favorite color? This is your Color Personality...

"You’re the calm-in-a-storm type. You love a peaceful vibe, a comfy home base, and people who don’t come in at full volume.

You pick up on other people’s feelings fast, and while you may pause before offering advice, it’s not insecurity - you’re just thoughtful.

Sometimes you’d happily hit “mute” on the world and recharge solo.

Even so, you’re quietly upbeat. You like starting fresh, you enjoy a good challenge, and you’re all about real conversations—deep, open-minded, and fair. You’re slow to judge and great at seeing both sides.

Because you naturally notice people’s needs, you may thrive in caring roles like teaching, coaching, nursing, or support work—places where your steady confidence really shows. You’re also creative and innovative, but with a practical, organized streak. Rest when needed, then move forward—trusting your gut and staying positive."

Wow! that's a brilliant start but no-one is one dimensional so why not try my Color Personality Quiz.

Do you enjoy wearing BLUE?

I wrote about fabulous bright Cobalt Blue only recently and amazingly it suits almost everyone. As it's a real favorite color of mine I'm delighted to say that it's predicted to be a big hit this Summer 2026. 

Blue appears to be our favorite color, overall, and it's a staple in many wardrobes. Whatever your coloring there are some delicious shades ready to flatter your complexion.

More than helpful, you can wear many different shades of blue together and they invariably look good. The lighter and brighter blues feel more fresh, light and breezy perhaps and the deeper tones appear more formal and conservative and, often, they're more dramatic too! 

Different shades work particularly well if you vary the textures, the touch could be smooth, rough, soft, plushy or something like leather; each one influences the appearance of the item. 

What does the color BLUE symbolize?

Yes, there are connotations to stormy seas with threatening consequences, and the over use of blue in decor can feel cold and impersonal, but the over-riding feeling is one of loyalty, fidelity and safety.

BLUE is known to lower the HEART RATE, blood pressure and calms the mind. In the same vein it's been shown to allow an increase in ALERTNESS and PERFORMANCE.  

BLUE is linked to feelings of TRUST, RELIABILITY and STABILITY making it a sensible choice for business. It's well known that the contrast of a dark and light color together gives a feeling of POWER and AUTHORITY, so deep navy blue with white is often used for uniforms and professionals. 

In many cultures blue symbolizes GOOD LUCK and PROSPERITY. In Asia and the Middle East particularly, it represents LOVE, IMMORTALITY and DIVINITY.

In history, blue has long been a symbol of HEALING and a PROTECTION from evil.

The color of stability, dependability, trust and consistency; all qualities that impact confidence, so it's frequently chosen for a brand logo!

In Color Therapy it's suggested that you incorporate blue into your surroundings, not only in the clothes you wear but as a choice for wall color and artwork to promote serenity and well-being. 

Water Therapy or Hydratherapy promotes the fact that simply being near to a body of water has cleansing and rejuvenating properties. 

So let's change Blue Monday into 'Brew Monday'!

Although the term Blue Monday was originally a PR stunt by a travel company, a UK charity (Samaritans) has encouraged people to turn Blue Monday into 'Brew Monday'.

Let's generate a smile with Brew Monday!

Make or share coffee with a colleague at work or reach out virtually to check in with friends or relatives.

It doesn't have to be coffee; the all-time British panacea of a cup of tea gets you away from the screen and talking and sharing thoughts and concerns face to face!

Or make it Bloom Monday!

Banish Blue Monday! Treat yourself or a friend/neighbour to flowers or bring a plant into the office for everyone to enjoy. 

There is no end to the smiles we can raise online.

Send a sweet little bouquet, virtually of course and free, via Katy's Daisies. It's very quick and easy using WhatsApp or Facebook. I've just sent one of these to my neice who's ill and she was delighted. 

Even if you don't want to use it now, pop it into your favorites for when you want to send birthday wishes or just to say I'm thinking of you. 

It's not quite a hug but it's the next best thing!