Whether we took holidays over the Christmas period or not, with the increased social activity, and a bit less frantic pace at work, we are likely suffering from a post-holiday hangover just like those who did take time off. No point in trying to detox to make yourself feel better, because there is really no such thing, the Guardian wrote in early December, perhaps in an effort to prevent us from over-indulging thinking we’d detox the effects away later.
So rather than trying to cure the post-holiday hangover, why not just try to prolong it, by staying in bed and watching Netflix. Just make sure it’s Canadian Netflix and not the American version as Netflix is cracking down on Canadians trying to sneak into the US site. Or surf the net, but at a higher price if you are with Shaw .
You could watch a Chinese crime film, except if you did you’d notice something odd – no crime – as apparently Chinese films aren’t allowed to show crime, ghosts or crooked politicians, according to the New York Times.
What you’ll soon be able to do in China, though, is eat lots of donuts as Dunkin’ Donuts has just announced the opening of 1,400 outlets there.
And if you want a happier 2015, get or stay married. Because as it turns out, there are disadvantages to being single, according to a study by two Canadian economists.
“It’s important because marriage is increasingly a force behind inequality,” the New York Times wrote about the study. “Stable marriages are more common among educated, high-income people, and increasingly out of reach for those who are not. That divide appears to affect not just people’s income and family stability, but also their happiness and stress levels.”
So if you are still looking to get married, here’s some guidance, also from the New York Times, on what kind of job you or your prospective partner should or should not take.
