EDITOR’S LETTER

January’s not exactly a great month. You’re broke from the festive period it feels like it is freezing cold all the time – not to mention that summer still feels like a long time away. And those New Year’s resolutions you made? Sure, you meant well… but you broke them five days after making them, and you just don’t have the motivation to try again. If you’re feeling down in the dumps this January, then you’re not alone. The official most depressing day of the year is the 20th January, dubbed Blue Monday. Our favourite kind of blue would be undoubtedly the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020Classic Blue which our Miss Ohlala delves into further, so, let’s focus on the positive side of ‘feeling blue’.

If you’re stressed or sad, it can be so easy to reach for a bar of chocolate or a slice of cake. Whilst you’ll get a quick boost, your energy levels will soon come crashing back down.One of the best ways to beat those January blues is by having a healthy diet. If you need a boost of energy, snack on food that’s high in tryptophan, such as turkey, eggs and cheese.

Also, exercise as endorphins are triggered in the brain, making you feel happy. Just 30 minutes of exercise a day will help you to feel the benefits, as you tackle those dreaded January blues. Meet your friends. Put down the phone. WhatsApping your friend does not equate to having a real-life conversation, and you’ll feel so much better if you physically meet up with them.

Wishing you all a prosperous year full of health, wealth and giggles! Make 2020 YOUR year, I know I will be...

Jayne Houghton Editor-in-Chief