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What's Blue Monday?

Jan. 15 marks Blue Monday. But what is it? 
 
Blue Monday is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. 

The term was first coined in 2005 by a U.K. travel channel with hopes of selling vacations to sunny destinations. 

The day is said to encompass dreary weather, failed resolutions and holiday debt that starts to weigh on people. Blue Monday often falls on the third Monday of January. 

A survey conducted by Ipsos found nearly half of British Columbians think they'll have to go further into debt to cover their expenses in 2018.

There's no real science behind Blue Monday, but experts say many feel a lack of energy and focus, and start gaining weight this time of year. 

- with files from CTV Vancouver 



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