Maybe the lights feel dimmer. Maybe the calendar moved too fast. Maybe you’re tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix.
Here’s your gentle reminder though. A smile is the start of pleasure. Not the big, performative kind. The small one that sneaks up when something soft, silly, or familiar hits just right.
You don’t have to force cheer. You’re allowed to let pleasure start quietly.
🍒 So tell me. What holiday song makes you smile every single time, no matter your mood? Mine is in the comments