It always feels like an abrupt halt. We spend October through December going and going, squeezing in every tradition, party, and family gathering. Without fail, we end up sick at some point in the middle of it all. Finally, Christmas comes as the pinnacle of the season, and we soak in every moment we can. After all of that, January comes along and we find ourselves not knowing what day it is, what we should be doing, and lacking routine and normalcy. I have never been one to rush to take down my Christmas decorations immediately after it all ends. I tend to like the reflective period after presents have…