Monday, Monday. Let's hope it's a good one.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (54399)
December 22, 2025 9:35am CST
I had an elderly relative who used to always refer to Monday as ''Blue Monday'' and seemed to dread Mondays in general. She had a stressful job for years; I think that made her dread the beginning of the week. I thought of her today, it's Monday and no sunshine...and it caused me to look up the Blue Monday concept.
What I found that is the shortest explanation--
''"Blue Monday" originated in 2004 as a marketing campaign by UK travel company Sky Travel, which commissioned psychologist Cliff Arnall to create a "formula" for the most depressing day of the year (the third Monday in January) to encourage holiday bookings. The formula combined factors like weather, debt, and failed New Year's resolutions, but Arnall later admitted it's pseudoscience, with the concept now used more for mental health awareness than actual gloom.'' via google.
So evidently, Blue Monday is actually supposed to be in January. It just took off, and people started calling every Monday ''Blue Monday'' and it caught on.
We have a trip to the treatment center, and hopefully it will not take hours. Then we will come back home. I usually don't dread traffic, but this is Christmas week, and the interstate traffic here is nuts right now, so there's that...I will be glad to get back home again. Son asked for chili late last night, so I put some together and it's in the crock pot, we can have that when we get home.
I know, boring and no excitement here...but it's not a Blue Monday, so we're good!!
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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22 Dec
I think we often consider Monday difficult because we had Sunday at home and then work or school on Monday. It doesn’t bother me, but I know some people don’t like Monday!
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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22 Dec
We are leaving shortly. Hopefully it will go well. Thank you, Anna.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
@LadyDuck
He had to have an extra iron infusion, his iron numbers were once again very low. But he's tanked up now for a bit, and we will move on from here. Thank you so much, Anna. 
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@snowy22315 (202517)
• United States
22 Dec
I was just wondering if your son is on Medicare or Medicaid, have you considered using medical transport services to take him to some of his appointments (you could attend I am sure), or sharing the load with someone else ocassionally. Having to do those kinds of runs in all kinds of weather...is not good for your mental health or pocketbook.. there may be an easier way to do things.
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@snowy22315 (202517)
• United States
23 Dec
@MarieCoyle It's a thought. At least you know it is there, if your car has to go into the shop for an extended period or something. I can see why it might be challenging though.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
We thought of it, and signed up...and then realized it will not work right now. He has transfusions/infusions, as well as appointments that we have no idea how long they will last. We never, ever know how long he will be in the treatment center. The medical transports don't pick you up on your needed time, he would have to wait until they actually did, which could be hours. Often, he doesn't feel well enough to do that, and he needs to get home to rest. But thank you so much for the suggestion. Maybe someday it will work.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
@snowy22315
I have a friend who used the transport for awhile. She finally decided she would use it to get to the doctor, but that she would call an Uber to go home in. But she lives about 30 miles from the big medical complex, so Uber is super pricey.
@celticeagle (185080)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Dec
No Blue Monday. Just my usual depression this time of year brings. That is blue.
Happy Holidays.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I try very hard to remain positive. No, my life is not always easy, but I know some have it worse...and so many have no roof over their heads. I am thankful to have one, and for my family and friends. I hope you can find some joy in the day. 
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@celticeagle (185080)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Dec
@MarieCoyle ........That's one thing I try to remember when things get bad. Somewhere out there someone is going through something worse. I am thankful for the roof over my head too. Shabby as it is it's home.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
@celticeagle
It means so much to have a place to call home!!
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@FourWalls (82700)
• United States
22 Dec
I’m glad I don’t have to go anywhere. I have a doctor’s appointment later but that’s the extent of my “travels.” Thankfully, that’s the other side of town, not the other side of the state. 
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
@FourWalls
We know how you are...just don't ever change, OK? The world needs the fun and positivity you share. 
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I hope the appointment went well for you, and that you didn't get into too much mischief today!!
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@just4him (321921)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Dec
@MarieCoyle I'm glad it will get better soon.
You're welcome.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
Yes, it went fairly well. Christmas traffic is pretty horrendous but it will get better soon. Thank you, Valerie.
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@Juliaacv (54626)
• Canada
22 Dec
Mondays don't really bother me.
The true Blue Monday is on the third Monday of January here in Canada.
It is considered that because it is the 'quiet time' between the holidays and when credit card bills begin to become due.
There is a really easy way to avoid feeling the blue in excess, don't use your c/c for Christmas unless you have the ability to pay it all off come the due date.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I agree that running up a credit card at Christmas is not a good plan. I don't charge anything that I don't have the money for.
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@wolfgirl569 (129142)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Dec
I am glad they don't matter to me anymore
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I can understand that. I have enough on my plate, if I had to work a regular job (hey, I'm old, and slow!) it would be impossible right now.
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@RasmaSandra (93946)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Dec
Mondays and Fridays I consider my blogging days and on those my afternoons are filled with posting, I only minded Mondays after funfilled weekend but now each day is as the next and I am glad about that just as long as peace and quitet come with them
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
It sounds like you have your routine all worked out, that's a good thing.
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@Marilynda1225 (88531)
• United States
22 Dec
It's not Blue Monday here either. The sun is shining and I'm excited for the week ahead.
Hope you get back and forth to the treatment center easily today. Yum! chili certainly sounds delicious.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
We had a gloomy day with some dreary mist. Chili was perfect to come home to, son guessed that right!! And yes, lots of traffic but no problems, I'm thankful.
@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I had to give up sending cards, it's just too expensive. I am sorry you have no energy, I hope things improve for you, Jo Ann.
@LindaOHio (212945)
• United States
23 Dec
I hope the trip wasn't too bad. Now that I'm retired, I don't mind Mondays.
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@MarieCoyle (54399)
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23 Dec
I don’t mind them, either. Another day to just keep on striving for what we need to do, and to feel very blessed that I have family and friends and a home. Thank you, Linda.
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