Whoops: I Missed It Dept. -- May 18 was best day

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 oOo

He 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. oOo oOo

[ 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 oOo