Today, January 21st, is Blue Monday which is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. The so-called January blues are believed set in after today. Calculations such as weather, debt, and time since Christmas are all used to decipher which day in January Blue Monday falls on each year.

Despite dropping temperatures, grey skies and a general sense of weariness often associated with the first month of the new year, LED Hut has found that simply changing the lighting in an office or building can help to adjust our moods and boost productivity at work.

The survey, carried out as part of the Brighter Britain report, found that 1 in 3 feel that lighting – both natural and artificial – plays a crucial role in how they feel, encouraging feelings of comfort, security, and happiness.

Whilst it is not always possible to provide natural lighting to every member of staff in an office environment, LED Hut found that smart lighting can mimic the positive effects of natural lighting. 1 in 3 said they would be happy to work under artificial lighting if it is designed to aid productivity.

77% of those asked feel that lighting in the workplace can impact their productivity

Discussing the findings, Paul Garner, ecommerce and marketing director at LED Hut, says: “Considering how important natural light is to generating vitamin D, and even assisting the circadian rhythms which govern our natural sleeping patterns, the potential lighting has to improve our wellbeing in a number of ways is clear.

“While it might be obvious that natural light helps to boost our mood, not everyone knows that artificial light also plays an important role when natural light isn’t an option. There are smart lighting solutions available to help achieve an appropriate blend of natural and artificial light which are adaptable for both the home and in the workplace.”

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