Blue Monday is known as the “most depressing day of the year” – but this is just a marketing myth! This year, the Agile Communications Agency is flipping the script and turning it into an opportunity for positivity and productivity with the Blue Skies Challenge.
Running from Monday 20th Jan, this free three-day challenge offers team leaders and professionals in PR, marketing and communications the chance to let go of stress, embrace fresh perspectives, and start the year with renewed energy and purpose.
Here’s what participants can look forward to:
✅Three daily sessions, live from 12:30 to 1:00 pm, with extra time for Q&A afterward with Rachel Foster
✅Exclusive resources, like the innovative Task Sorbet, to simplify workloads and spark productivity
✅A chance to connect with a supportive community of professionals embracing positive change
✅Strategies to share with your team, creating a ripple effect of workplace positivity.
Rachel Foster, founder of The Agile Communications Agency, said:
“Blue Monday might be a marketing myth, but the stress and pressure we all feel at work are very real. That’s why I’m so excited to host the Blue Skies Challenge – it’s a chance to let go of the overwhelm and start the year with a fresh mindset. Together, we’ll find practical, joyful ways to boost productivity and make workdays feel lighter and brighter – without the toxic positivity we see on social media at this time of year.”
Why now?
⚠️Workplace stress and burnout are at an all-time high. A recent report revealed:
⚠️91% of PR professionals experienced poor mental health in the last year.*
⚠️Diagnosed mental health conditions have risen from 25% to 33%*
⚠️29% rate their stress levels 8-10 on a 10-point scale*
⚠️58% of respondents cited overwhelming workloads as their top source of stress.*
The Blue Skies Challenge is a timely reminder that with the right mindset and tools, we can reclaim our workdays and create healthier, happier environments for ourselves and our teams.
How to get involved
The Blue Skies Challenge runs from 20th – 22nd January, with live sessions from 12:30 to 1:00 pm each day, followed by a Q&A.
It’s completely free to join, and you can catch up on-demand if you can’t make it live.
The Blue Skies Challenge is part of the Agile Communications Academy, which has received funding from Cornwall Council’s Growth Hub Grants Programme. The Growth Hub Grants Programme is part of the Good Growth Programme, which is delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
*Statistics from CIPR and PRCA 2023/24 Mental Health Audit.
