Science Blog "Whoops: May 18 was best day to change your life"
A University tutor has 
produced a formula which suggests May 18 is the optimum date for life-changing resolutions.
Dr Cliff Arnall, a part-time tutor in the Centre for Lifelong Learning, was challenged to find the ideal day for 
positive thinking.  
oOo  oOoHe devised the formula M x O Bh (H R) x S to discover that 
New Year resolutions   oOo  stand a better chance of success if they are made on May 18.  
oOo [ That's pretty LATE for a "new year" isn't it?? ]Under the formula M stands for motivation and O for opportunity 
while Bh is bank holiday proximity.The H in the second half equals increasing hours of daylight, while R equals reflection time and S, simply success.  
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[ Here's a better Formula: N x O^2 + W = If it's True, then Do It. / where N= normal daily life; O= Oxygen + Opportunity; W= willingness to do Good. That's ALL the Excuse you need, Folks!
Dr Arnall, a "specialist in happiness, motivation and confidence",   oOo  hit headlines around the world 
[ ! his 15 min. of stoOopidity ! ]  in January with a formula for the most depressing day of the year — January 24." 
oOo  WRONG-- the most depressing day was when I read this article. . . BUT that's passed now, WHoopie!  
oOo  oOoLabels: weird