January 2026

After the excitement and bustle of the Christmas season, it is completely natural to feel a little down at this time of the year. January is a month of cold weather, short days and dark mornings. Typically, January Blues manifest as feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy.

As we start a new year, many of us feel compelled to set ourselves new goals, embark on fresh starts, and reflect on how we can reach our goals in the twelve months ahead. But whether you’re doing this or not, have you ever wondered where this tradition of making New Year’s resolutions actually began?