A Welsh scientist has developed a formula that proves today is emotionally the worst day of the year. The formula devised by Cliff Arnall, a health psychologist at the University of Cardiff in Wales, combines personal and seasonal factors to calculate that Jan. 23 is the year's emotional low point. On paper, the formula looks like this: 1/8W (D-d) 3/8 x TQ ---------------------- M x NA

The variables are (W)eather, (D)ebt, (d) or monthly salary, (T)ime since Christmas, time since failure to (Q)uit a bad habit, low (M)otivational levels and (NA), the need to take action.

Such a cheery thought for a Monday. NOT! But maybe there is some truth to it - I know when I first got up this morning I was definitely at an emotional low point. I don't think I cracked a smile until close to noon. Everything was annoying this morning. And I don't really have a good excuse.

Chris was the one who got up to take the kids to school. Bella was feeling much better. I was feeling much better, except for the fact I was a little tired. But considering I was up until well after midnight and the alarm went off at 6 am, that's understandable.

But its good to be back home again. And hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.