What happened to my lie-in? The stark reality of returning to work makes tomorrow the most depressing day of the year
Tomorrow is set to be the most depressing day of the year, according to a new study.
Extensive analysis of social media reveals that the first Monday back at work in January is the most miserable.
The research is drawn from a tool that analyses a random representative sample of British tweets on a daily basis.
It measures 'sentiment and happiness', providing a daily unique score between 0 and 100 to deliver a 'happiness index' of the nation's mood.
The Upbeat Barometer analysed over 2,205,298 British tweets in January over the past three years, picking out negative language and phrases that indicate mood plummets in the month.
Over the last three years, the first Monday back at work has consistently scored the lowest score for the year - an average of 49.
Previous research suggests 'Blue Monday' falls on the third Monday of January, but this day typically scores 67.
The new report also reveals a nation struggling with a lack of sleep and bemoaning an inability to keep New Year's resolutions.
Tweets relating to guilt are nearly five times higher than average on the first Monday in January as people head back to work and realise their good intentions have already been forgotten.
The most traditional of British complaints also scores high in this period, with moans about the weather six times higher than usual.
This prompts many tweeters to declare their desire to move abroad.
The research is drawn from a tool that analyses a random representative sample of British tweets on a daily basis
On average, it's women who remain more upbeat as tweets by females are more positive throughout the month of January.
They score an average of 67 out of 100 on the Upbeat barometer although they have a greater variation between up and down days.
Susie Hignett, Brand Manager of Upbeat, a high protein energy drink, said: 'Obviously there are some days when it's more difficult to feel great.
'This study highlights people need a little more help getting on top in the first few weeks of January.'
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIMES OF THE YEAR: TOP FIVE HIGHS OF 2013
December 24 and 25 - Christmas - 100
January 1 - New Years Day - 91
February 14 - Valentine's Day - 81 (mentions of love up by 187 per cent)
April 20 - First sunny weekend of the year - 72 (mentions of sun up by 12 per cent and BBQ food and drink by 13 per cent)
July 7 - Andy Murray Wins Wimbledon Tennis- 72 (mentions of Murray and tennis up by 141 per cent and 52 per cent respectively)
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