Beset by Januworry? 4 tips for Christians this Blue Monday
By 
Sharon Hastings2024-01-15T11:38:00
Christians are not immune to feeling overwhelmed during these short, dark January days. On Blue Monday, Dr Sharon Hastings offers her top tips for improving your mental wellbeing in 2024
Got the January blues? Beset by Januworry about Christmas overspending in a cost-of-living crisis?
With the sparkle of the Christmas lights gone, it’s no wonder that January 15 is known as ‘Blue Monday’, the most depressing day of the year. Add to that the noise of New Year’s resolutions, with pressure to change and temptation to compare, and it’s no surprise that many of us experience mental health struggles at this time of year.
Christians are not exempt from these pressures and challenges. Here are four ways you can improve your mental health in 2024:
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