About Today: Why January Is Such a Bummer

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley Generally speaking, I'm a pretty chipper person. However, this time of year, I think hibernating animals have it right: Let's all just agree that it's time to nap until the days are longer and everything we own isn't covered with salt.   In the Spotlight Why January Is the Least Fun We're broke from the holidays, exhausted from too much time with the family, and on top of all that, we're back at work. (Or not back at work, and still looking. Not fun either.)              More Topics Steve Jobs Takes Leave of Absence Macs 7 Ways to Tell Your Pet Is Overweight Veterinary Medicine Metallica to Be in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Heavy Metal Bush Approval Ratings Rise Slightly US Politics Do Dry Cleaning in Your House Laundry Top 10 'American Idol' Alumni Top 40 / Pop 8 Tips for Choosing Budgeting Software Financial Software Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder? My friend Jeanne is totally convinced that she has SAD - a disorder that explains why some of us are extra bummed out when the days are short. On the other hand: Maybe you're just cranky because, you know, it's dark out. As they say, only your doctor knows for sure.   Cheer Yourself Up With Exercise One reason I'm sluggish: I haven't done anything more vigorous than opening the mail since about December 23. Exercise is a time-honored way to deal with stress and the blues.     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Liverpool News Learning Letters New Letters News Team Arsenal News Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.