How to use the lessons of 2020 to survive this cancelled Christmas We’d all rather forget this year, but we can gain mindful benefits from stressful experiences 21 December 2020 • 6:00am Christmas and New Year are great times for reflection, times to consolidate what happened over the past 12 months and think about what you’ve learnt. In 2020 we’ve had to deal with distress that was unimaginable a year ago - and sadly, the much-needed festive break we were all planning for has now been abruptly changed or withdrawn. But if you think back over this year, you’ll realise you’ve learnt a great deal about how to be happier and calmer.