The Day After Christmas: So… Now What?
The presents are opened. The meals are done. The music has quieted down. And suddenly, there it is — that unmistakable feeling: “Now what?” For weeks, maybe months, everything pointed toward one big moment. Plans were made, expectations built, calendars filled. Christmas arrived exactly on schedule… and then, just as predictably, it ended. No warning. No soft landing. If you’re feeling a little off today — tired, reflective, oddly empty, or simply unsure what comes next — you’re not alone. Not even close. This strange in-between feeling is normal We don’t talk about it much, but the day after Christmas carries emotional whiplash. One day, the world is glowing with lights and meaning. The next, it quietly asks you to return to “normal” as if nothing significant just happened. That can feel unsettling. Nothing is wrong with you if: You’re not ready to think about goals yet You feel relief mixed with sadness You’re craving quiet instead of celebration You don’t want...
