Research commissioned by Mindful WorkLife shows that over half (54%) of Brits said that mindfulness and meditation techniques help improve low mood, or experience a greater sense of wellbeing, or improve sleep.  

Our research shows that over a quarter of Brits (27%) Brits believe ‘Blue Monday’ is pseudo-science and 4 in 10 (44%) do not experience lower mood on any specific day.

The research, commissioned by Mindful WorkLife, a UK science-backed mindfulness and meditation skills provider, and conducted by Gorkana Surveys, also reveals that over 1 in 10 (14%) don’t know what ‘Blue Monday’ is. 

The survey also found that when people experience a low mood, over a half (54%) of Brits said that mindfulness and meditation techniques help improve mental health symptoms, or experience a greater sense of wellbeing, or improve sleep. 

Commenting on the findings, Martin Zetter, Founder and CEO, Mindful WorkLife said:

“This shows that the majority of people who have tried mindfulness find it helps them to feel better. Whether you believe in Blue Monday, or not, Mondays do tend to be a depressing day for many people. Mindfulness can help us get comfortable with how we feel. And that’s just one of the many benefits.”

About the research: 100 UK consumers were surveyed by Gorkana Surveys in January 2020 and were asked questions about ‘Blue Monday’ and wellbeing practices.

About Gorkana Surveys: Gorkana Surveys is a real-time online research in tool in the UK and a member of the Market Research Society. Gorkana Surveys is part of Gorkana, owned by Cision: the UK’s leader in media intelligence, analysis, monitoring and social media.