What’s your go-to way to reset after the festive chaos?
The festive season just ended. And suddenly, everything feels… flat.
You’ve been on a constant high – surrounded by people, celebrating, breaking from routine.
And when the noise quiets down, that sudden stillness can feel unsettling.
Deepti Chandy, Therapist and COO at Anna Chandy, studied post-festive mood patterns. And here’s what she found:
▶︎ 1. The dopamine drop hits hard
After weeks of excitement and socializing, returning to everyday life brings emptiness or low motivation. Much like post-holiday slump after vacation – the shift from chaos to calm feels disorienting.
▶︎ 2. Digital overstimulation compounds it
Days of social media updates, party pictures, and endless WhatsApp groups leave your mind exhausted. You need breathing space but keep scrolling.
▶︎ 3. Lost routines destabilize you
Late nights, irregular meals, and constant socializing throw your system off balance. When structure disappears, motivation follows.
▶︎ 4. Comparison culture makes it worse
Everyone else’s highlight reels make you feel left out or inadequate, even when you enjoyed your own celebrations.
▶︎ 5. Pressure to “bounce back” immediately
Society expects you to jump back into hustle mode when your brain desperately needs recovery time.
Here’s what helps to beat festive blues:
📌 Rebuild small routines → Start one morning walk, reading before bed, or planning weekly meals
📌 Detox from overstimulation → Lock devices away with the SPRYEN Solutions Detox Box during evenings or weekends
📌 Do a gentle declutter → Clean your space, clear mental clutter symbolically
📌 Stay connected selectively → Meet one friend for coffee, not another loud gathering
📌 Plan something small to look forward to → A weekend trip, hobby class, or simple brunch
Chandy emphasizes: “Having stabilizing practices—whether exercise, journaling, or quiet time can help balance the highs and lows more effectively.”
Balance is what keeps the sparkle alive long after the lights go out.
What’s your go-to way to reset after the festive chaos?
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