Have you ever noticed how January seems to drag on forever? Like it’s not just a month but an entire year, or maybe an eternity? If yes, then you’re not alone. This phenomenon can be partly explained by the “dopamine clock hypothesis.” Dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to motivation and reward, influences our perception of time. Higher dopamine levels can make time feel like it’s flying, while lower levels have the opposite effect. After the holiday season’s excitement, our dopamine levels dip, making the days of January feel longer.
Additionally, the post-holiday lull leaves many of us facing the reality of New Year’s resolutions, tighter budgets and less social interaction. The combination of shorter daylight hours and colder weather can also contribute to a sense of time dragging, as we spend more time indoors and less engaged in stimulating activities.
The Internet had Hilarious Reactions.
Like every other thing, the internet took note of January’s notorious reputation too. Social media platforms flooded with memes and jokes about the month’s perceived length. One popular quip suggested that “January has 31 days, but it feels like 65.” Another meme humourously labelled January as the “Monday of months,” which is sort of true if you look at how seemingly unending it was.
People couldn’t help but complain that every day they woke up, it was still January as if life was stuck in a never-ending loop.
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Even major companies joined in on the fun. Google recently shared a meme acknowledging the collective sentiment that January seems to stretch on indefinitely. This light-hearted approach resonates with many who feel the month’s drag.
On platforms like TikTok, users expressed their feelings about January’s length through creative videos. One user humorously lamented, “This month is too long. We are all collectively deteriorating as a human race.” Such content captures the shared experience of enduring January’s protracted days.
While January’s extended feel has scientific explanations, it’s clear that humour plays a crucial role in helping us cope. By sharing laughs and acknowledging the month’s challenges, we find comfort in the collective experience. So, as we finally bid farewell to January, let’s carry forward the camaraderie and humour that helped us through its lengthy days.
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