Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year has become something of a curious tradition: January arrives, the holidays are over, routine returns, your wallet is feeling the pinch after the January spending spree… and suddenly everyone is talking about the famous “saddest day of the year”. Regardless of whether or not it has any scientific basis, what is real is that feeling of general gloom: it’s cold, it gets dark early, and the holidays are now a distant memory.

That’s precisely why it might be a good time to take a break and come up with a simple plan at home, relying on something you use every day: your internet connection. With a little creativity, a good fibre connection and a few apps, that Blue Monday can go from being a grey day to a much more bearable one.

1. Do not force yourself to be happy.

The first thing to understand is that it’s not about “forcing yourself to be happy,” but rather about creating a kinder environment. One of the advantages of having a good connection is that you can connect with people who lift your spirits, even if they are far away. An impromptu video call with friends or family, an online game, or even watching a series together while chatting on WhatsApp can completely change the feel of your day.

2. Do things that you like.

Another way to combat Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year is to organise a themed marathon of content that makes you feel good. It doesn’t have to be the latest series; it could be that comedy you already know by heart, a streamed concert, travel documentaries or inspirational videos. The key is to ensure your fibre connection responds: no interruptions, no pixelation and no WiFi crashes at the best moment.

If you’re more into music, take advantage of streaming platforms to create an “anti-Blue Monday” playlist. Songs that lift your spirits, upbeat tracks to play in the background while you cook something delicious, or even relaxing playlists if you need to slow down. A good connection allows you to change your mood without leaving the living room.

3. Mímate

It could also be a good day to take care of your future self. You can use your online tools to organise your digital life: clean up your emails, organise your photos, back up your documents, review subscriptions you don’t use… It’s not the most glamorous plan, but it gives you a sense of control and, incidentally, you might save some money by cancelling services you no longer need.

4. Play with the little ones

If you have young children at home, Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year, can be transformed into an afternoon of family games with the help of technology. There are loads of cooperative online games, educational apps, video-guided crafts, and even virtual visits to museums and aquariums. If the connection is stable, the experience will be smooth, and they will enjoy it as a special mini event during the week.

5. Good connection

For those who work remotely, this day can feel particularly difficult. In that case, it’s important that your connection is up to the task: that video calls don’t get cut off, that you can share your screen without any problems, and that online tools work without lag. Having a stable fibre connection helps to ensure that, at least, work isn’t even more of an uphill struggle. And when you close your laptop, you can switch from “work mode” to “leisure mode” without leaving the same network.

6. Learn something new

Another idea is to take advantage of Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year, to learn something new online. A mini course, a tutorial on something you’re interested in (photography, video editing, cooking, languages…), a free masterclass… There’s loads of content available and, with a good connection, it’s easy to set up your own “home academy” for a few hours. Breaking out of your routine and seeing yourself making progress in something new can really lift your spirits.

Of course, none of this works if your connection keeps dropping, if the WiFi doesn’t reach the living room, or if when someone watches a series, the rest of the house is left without internet. That’s why checking your fibre connection, your router and your coverage at home is also part of the plan to make sure this day isn’t such an uphill struggle. A slow or unstable connection multiplies the feeling of frustration on the day you least want it.

In areas such as Axarquía, where houses can be large, with thick walls or located in rural settings, having a local operator who understands these situations well is key. It’s not just about having megabytes, but about those megabytes reaching your sofa, your bedroom or your makeshift office.

In the end, Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year is just an excuse. A date that reminds us that January can be tough, but also an opportunity to give yourself permission to slow down a little, pamper yourself and focus on simple plans that make you feel better. Add to that a good connection, and you’re halfway there: people to talk to, content to enjoy, games to play and resources to inspire you without leaving home.

Would you like your internet connection to at least not add to the gloom of Blue Monday? Contact Axarfusión and we will help you get stable, local fibre broadband, so that the saddest day of the year becomes, at the very least, a much more bearable Monday. 📲💜