Ask Andrea: How can I reconnect to pleasure after a hard year?


The Lounge Because education doesn’t just live in programs, it lives in conversation. Vol. 2026 January 14, 2026 Hi Reader, This Week's Question: Andrea, it’s been a really long year and I feel like I’ve lost all connection with my sense of pleasure. I’m hopeful that things will be easier for me next year. Where do I start with reconnecting to my sense of pleasure in the new year? TL;DR Losing touch with pleasure during stress is normal—and it can be reclaimed with time, compassion, and...