The day after Christmas often brings an unexpected emotional drop. Learn why the post-holiday slump happens and six gentle, therapist-approved ways to reset your nervous system and ease back into yourself.

Ever notice how the end of the year brings a strange sense of urgency? If you feel behind in life, you are not failing. You are experiencing timeline pressure, a psychological response to comparison, expectations, and fear of stagnation. Understanding it is the first step toward relief.