According to
Dr. Cliff Arnall, January 24 is the most depressing day of the year, based on calculations factoring weather, debt, monthly salary, time since Christmas, time since failed quit attempt (that idealistic new year's resolution we've all given up on), low motivational levels, and the need to take action.
Even though this kind of seems like a load of crap to me it does make sense that people are beating themselves up right now about not keeping up with resolutions and stressing about money and hating the miserable weather.
Others also question the validity of this study. However, I've found myself feeling down and out this past week about all of these things. If the worst day of the year is over, at least it's only looking up from here. Time to tell yourself "it's probably fine" that you aren't running 2 miles a day or forgoing dessert and stop stressing about things beyond your control.
Since there's an equation and everything supporting it, know that the worst of your
Seasonal Affective Disorder is over. Go make some shit happen for yourself.