The transition from the holiday season back to the normal drudgery is so depressing. Is there any way to make Jan / Feb less depressing?
like, it’s still dark at 5pm, there are barely any sports on, still bitterly cold and austere and it hurts to go outside, but you’re not even looking forward to christmas or the new year. the new year is here, and it’s largely the same as last year. except you’re getting older.
Maybe see if there are some esports you like if more traditional ones are unavailable at this time. There are also things like chess tournaments if you aren’t really into video games.
Besides everything else, Martin Luther King gave us a sorely-needed January holiday. If you want to do it right, make plans to do something selfless that day. It might even lead to you continuing to do that thing or work with that group, and exercise those human kindness muscles, developing the content of your character. Or it might just be the once, and that’s okay. Or maybe the best you can muster is to raise a glass and thank Martin for the 3-day weekend. It’s still something to get your head past this slump. By Groundhog Day you’ll be seeing that little bit more daylight that brings hope.
I look forward to this part of the year because it’s when winter sports begin. I don’t know if you’re somewhere you can take advantage of the weather and ski/curl/skate. If you are, do it. It’s a blast.
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