So everyone kind of knows me as “the perfect phases guy.”
So I figured I would remind people what the actual calendar should be.
But 8 phases that perfectly encapsulate the different moods and mindsets of the year.
This is when people tell themselves they’re going to change for the new year.
They get a gym membership.
They go on a diet.
They read a book.
They start knitting or pick up some weird hobby.
Phase 2: “Gloom”
This is the worst part of the year.
This is just a month of seasonal depression.
You’ve given up on all those goals to better yourself.
The weather is absolutely miserable.
There’s barely any sports on.
Phase 3: “Optimism”
This goes from late March to the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend.
Things are finally looking up.
You’re going outside with a lighter jacket or hell maybe no jacket at all!
You’re watching one thousands college basketball games.
Phase 4: “Euphoria”
This is hands down the best time of the year.
This starts Memorial Day Weekend and goes through the Fourth Of July.
It’s the official start of summer.
The weather is warmer.
You’re drinking on rooftop bars.
You’re excited for the summer ahead.
If you’re in school, this is typically when you get off.
People usually haven’t started taking their summer trips yet so it’s easier to make plans with people.
The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup are going on.
It’s just a magical stretch of time.
From after the Fourth of July through Labor Day Weekend.
This one feels very clear.
It’s just the holiday season.
Shopping for gifts, decorating for Christmas, seeing the family, drinking eggnog, etc.
Some people love the holidays, some people hate the holidays.
But it’s undeniable, this is the holidays.
A lot of people are off during this time and just sitting on their couch.
Either way, I think it’s distinct enough to get its own phase.
