To find January depressing?

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Sunnylily · 01/01/2026 21:25

I love December and November as we get ready for the Christmas and the new year.
I reflect about the whole year and get ready for the next year.
But once the new year starts it becomes very depressing for me
Everyone else seems to be coming back fresh and happy to office. Wondering if it's just me who find January more depressing?

Yabu - I like January
Yanbu - January is depressing

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GalaxyJam · 01/01/2026 22:11

It’s a very common thing for people to find January depressing, surely?

menopausalmare · 01/01/2026 22:10

Each January we decorate a room. This year, it's the hall, stairs and landing. We enjoy a project and it helps to do something positive and focuses the mind. Once the spring is here, we can enjoy days out etc. If DIY isn't your thing, have friends over for a games night.

newornotnew · 01/01/2026 22:10

It's known to be a time many people find difficult, you're not alone.
The best approach is to plan your route through it - some people hibernate, some people get out and do more.

neverwakeasleepingbaby · 01/01/2026 22:07

So depressing. There are about 0.3 seconds of sunlight before it goes dark again. If you work in an office it’s entirely possible to miss all daylight if you don’t venture out for lunch. I also hate February but a little bit less. March to December is nice though!

MrsCillian · 01/01/2026 22:06

I enjoy January. February not so much and I hate March!

MaineCharacter · 01/01/2026 22:05

My birthdays in January, so maybe I'm a little biased..but i love it.
Going away on a cruise in a few weeks to celebrate!

FastFood · 01/01/2026 21:55

Oh wow that's a very controversial statement

TheNameWasOnceChosen · 01/01/2026 21:54

Go away on holiday to a hot country!

CalmShaker · 01/01/2026 21:32

Perhaps give it chance op, embrace it , we are on day 1

PeonyPatch · 01/01/2026 21:29

January is bloody COLD as well, and nothing to look forward to! Pay day is usually further away. We have all probably over indulged. We’ve got no pretty lights and decs to enjoy.

January is a bastard of a month, I agree! Nothing worse than going back to work in Jan after time off at Christmas too. I almost feel like time stands still in the days in between Christmas and new year, then it’s back to the grind.

Tangled123 · 01/01/2026 21:27

I know I’m in the minority here, but I love January. The last three months of the year are my least favourite weather wise, so I love that January means they’re over and summer is coming. It helps that I don’t get into too much debt over Christmas though.

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