Combat Blue Monday by cocooning yourself, our best ideas!
Every year, Blue Monday returns like a shadow to the January picture. But what’s behind this famous “Blue Monday” and, above all, how can we turn it into a day of softness and comfort? Here’s everything you need to know and our best ideas for cocooning like never before, this year on January 20.
What is Blue Monday?
The term Blue Monday first appeared in 2005 in an advertising campaign for Sky Travel, a British travel channel. According to this theory, this specific Monday would be the most depressing day of the year. Why would this be? A series of negative factors converge: the persistent cold of winter, long nights, New Year’s resolutions already abandoned, and the return to routine after the holidays.
Although this formula, attributed to psychologist Cliff Arnall, has since been decried as unscientific, the idea of a moment of winter blues resonates with many. But rather than giving in to gloom, why not turn this day into an opportunity for well-being and cocooning?
Our cocooning ideas to brighten up your Blue Monday
To combat dullness and fatigue, there’s nothing better than a gentle interlude at home. Here’s our selection of essentials to transform your day.
Relaxing at home
Create a soothing atmosphere with scented candles. Bon Parfumeur’s 02 candle (70 g, €26) diffuses fresh, comforting notes ideal for a cosy atmosphere. For an even more immersive scent, try Maison Margiela‘s Replica By the Fireplace candle, which evokes a fireplace and provides enveloping warmth.
A moment of relaxation wouldn’t be complete without a comforting infusion.Atelier Nubio‘s Detox Broth, a herbal infusion, is the perfect accompaniment to a moment of calm.
For the bath: a relaxing bubble
There’s nothing like a warm bath to relieve stress. Add a touch of aromatherapy with the Calor bath bomb from Petits Bains de Provence (100 g, €2.90), which perfumes your bathroom while nourishing the skin. If you prefer an oil, Kneipp ‘s Relaxing Bath Oil (100 ml, €9.95) combines a moisturizing and relaxing effect with soothing essential oils.
Taking care of your body
To prolong the softness after your bath, moisturize your skin with Thalgo ‘s Lait Corps Douceur Aqua Comfort (200 ml, €27). Its light texture and delicate fragrance nourish the skin while providing a soothing effect. If you’re a fan of oils, Olisma Relaxing Mist (100 ml, €14.90) is an excellent option for combining body care and aromatherapy.
A moment for yourself: facial treatments
Make this Blue Monday a day dedicated to your well-being. Pai Skincare ‘s Resurrection Girl cream (75 ml, €48) provides an essential moisture boost in winter. For an immediate burst of radiance, apply Eclo ‘s Glow Sublimating Complexion Serum (30 ml, €34). These simple gestures can brighten your skin and, by extension, your mood.
Why not reinvent Blue Monday?
Rather than seeing Monday as “the most depressing day of the year”, turn it into an opportunity to refocus on yourself. Surrounded by soft textures, soothing fragrances and well-being rituals, you can transform this day into a moment of true comfort.
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