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February makes us cozy up and slow down
Americans adopt rituals like cozy cooking, seed-starting, and small projects to counter February’s emotional low, with studies showing 5-10 minutes of joy daily boosts well-being.
- On Feb. 2, Americans begin reshaping February with small rituals, turning the month into soft, steady comforts through cozy routines.
- When mid-month holidays fade, February often becomes a quieter waiting period for spring, as short days, cold temperatures and post-holiday fatigue make it feel stagnant for many.
- People take up small hand projects like mending and knitting to mark the weeks, while friends and families fill slow cookers, air fryers and ovens with game-day snacks like sliders and wings.
- These small comforts help the shortest month pass more easily as a study finds five to 10 minutes of joyful activity daily improves happiness and evening pauses create welcome breaks.
- Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 opens a month that soon moves toward Valentine's Day, as milestones help make the shortest month gentler rather than something to rush through.
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