In this podcast episode, Gilly delves into "Blue Monday," often considered the saddest day of the year, which falls on the third Monday of January. She explores its origins, psychological impacts, and offers practical tips to combat the associated sadness and stress.
The episode focuses on mental health, seasonal affective disorder, and self-care strategies during the winter months. Key recommendations include exercise, prioritising sleep, embracing natural light, practising gratitude, breaking tasks into smaller steps, connecting with others, and focusing on self-care. Gilly emphasises kindness and the importance of support systems to navigate this challenging period.
Introduction to Blue Monday (00:00:02)
Overview of Blue Monday as the saddest day of the year and its causes.
Psychological Implications (00:01:00)
Discusses effects of seasonal affective disorder, unmet goals, and societal pressures on mood.
Financial Stress (00:01:39)
Explains how post-holiday financial strain contributes to January's feelings of sadness.
Post-Holiday Crash (00:01:56)
Describes the dullness and uninspiration following the excitement of the festive season. Highlights feelings of failure from unrealistic January resolutions.
Tips to Overcome Blue Monday (00:02:30)
Offers strategies to combat feelings of sadness associated with Blue Monday.
Prioritizing Sleep (00:03:16)
Encourages aiming for 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep for better mood. Recommends spending time outside or using light therapy to simulate sunlight.
Connecting with Others (00:04:56)
Encourages reaching out to friends or family to avoid isolation. Recommends treating oneself to enjoyable activities as acts of self-kindness.
Conclusion on Blue Monday (00:05:30)
Encourages kindness to oneself and emphasizes the potential for brighter days ahead.
BEST MOMENTS
'If Blue Monday has you feeling off, know that you're not alone, and there are ways to combat it.'
'Practicing gratitude helps to catch that and get us to write it down.'
'Human connection can be a powerful antidote to the blues.'
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ABOUT THE HOST
Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.
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