19/01/2026
Blue Monday – Monday 19th January 💙
You may have heard today referred to as Blue Monday — the third Monday in January, often labelled as the “saddest day of the year.” For me it's Monday and the same as every other day but with the weather has it has been cold and wet and sunlight has been in short supply then it is a day that we often struggle with.
Personally, I find it difficult that we create a day that promotes sadness.
Labels can be powerful, and for many people, they can reinforce low mood rather than help ease it.
That said, this time of year can be challenging. Shorter days, financial pressures after Christmas, returning to routine, loneliness, workplace stress, or managing SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) can all contribute to low mood, fatigue, irritation, and a lack of motivation.
💡 The important thing to remember: there are gentle, supportive ways to lift your emotional wellbeing.
🌸 Bach Flower Remedies can help support positivity and emotional balance, tailored to what you’re experiencing:
🌿 Gentian – for low mood of known origin
🌿 Impatiens – for irritation and inner frustration
🌿 Cherry Plum – when emotions feel overwhelming
🌿 Larch & Mimulus – to rebuild confidence and ease underlying fears
🌿 Hornbeam – a wonderful remedy for mental fatigue and low motivation
🌿 Gorse – the “beacon of light” when feelings of despair or hopelessness creep in
🌿 For those managing SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, the remedies such as Sweet Chestnut and Gorse have been particularly helpful for many of my clients.
January, for me, feels hopeful - the days are already getting lighter, and that alone can bring a shift in mindset. Even on grey days, those extra moments of daylight remind us that brighter days are coming, just remember the sun is always shining above the cloud.
💙 If Blue Monday - or this time of year in general - feels heavy for you, you don’t have to manage it alone.
💬 Let’s have a chat and explore what support might help you most.
