The meaning behind Blue Monday was first published in a 2005 press release from travel company Sky Travel, blaming a mix of winter weather, longer nights and the fun of the festive season being consigned to memory.
But there is plenty to be cheerful about Worthing – here are just 12 things...
9. Pubs, cafes and restaurants
Worthing is blessed with a huge number of cafes, pubs and restaurants with something for everyone Photo: Eddie Mitchell
10. Parks and open spaces
Worthing boasts a number of brilliant parks and open spaces Photo: JPIMedia
11. Coronavirus cases
Not exactly a reason to be cheerful, but we can be thankful that Worthing's cases are below the national average – 1,159 cases per 100,000 people in week to January 10, while the average area in England had 1,357 Photo: JPIMedia
12. Getting away with it
Worthing is a great place to live as well as having brilliant transport links, with Gatwick Airport, Brighton and London all easy to get to Photo: JPIMedia