Ah, New Yearâs Eve is fast approaching, and itâs finally time to leave the wreckage of 2020 behind. Except for many people, it seems as if not much will change except the year on the calendar, making the new year feel about as much of a refresh as a frozen browser. There isnât even another date you can count down to. If youâre wondering how to emotionally prepare for the Groundhog Day months ahead â and maybe even find some joy in the coming season â hereâs some advice.
Plan small treats
If youâre the kind of person who delights in creating a spreadsheet on Jan. 1 to plot out the coming year, slow your roll. You can still plan small things to look forward to, said Bethany Teachman, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia. Because many of her familyâs usual plans for the season have been upended â like everyone elseâs â each person gets to choose an activity. For example: At the request of her older daughter, a
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