TODAY is 'Blue Monday' and is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. 

We ask the people of Somerset what they think about Blue Monday and how they keep perky during the cold winter months. 

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News:

Steve Hough said: "I don't really get depressed, I'm quite a jolly person. I just make sure I have a lot of things planned for January, keep busy and look into booking a holiday."

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News:

Janet Green said: "I think the best thing to do is to get out and enjoy yourself."

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News:

Brian Hodges and Viv Moore agreed that Mondays are always a drag regardless. Viv said: "I think Mondays are always depressing anyway because it's the start of the week. But I think a bit of sunshine makes all the difference."

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News:

David and Tricia Anderson said: "We don't find January depressing at all. We're retired so we just do what we want to stay happy!"

 

What do you think? Comment below with your advice on how to stay happy.