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Day 15: Celestial Pause—A Moment Beneath the Sky

24 days of mental health activities to help you unplug from the noise, ease seasonal stress, and create a December that's defined by you.

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Katie Blake, PhD
Dec 15, 2024
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Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m a cultural and social psychologist—but you can think of me as your BFF with a PhD. Here at psychologie, I typically reserve hands-on activities for my paid subscribers. For a limited time this holiday season, I’m excited to share this advent calendar with you—24 days of mental health-boosting activities, completely free! I hope it brings you joy. If you enjoy it, consider becoming a paid subscriber to receive more hands-on psychological tools and activities well beyond the holidays. Thank you so much for being here.


Welcome to Day 15 of A December of Delight, a digital (and secular) advent calendar to help you unplug from the noise, ease seasonal stress, and create a December that's defined by you.

In the midst of the season’s busyness, there’s nothing quite as grounding—or magical—as looking up at the sky.

Whether it’s the twinkle of stars at night or the soft drift of clouds during the day, this simple act can help you reconnect with the present moment.

Today, take 10 minutes to stargaze or cloud-watch while listening to your favourite soothing music.

If you’re the type who’s enchanted by the night sky, this is the perfect moment to indulge in a little celestial magic.

Tonight, December 15, hosts the Geminid meteor shower.

It’s one of the most dazzling astronomical displays to witness—in fact, it tops the list of most prolific meteor showers of the year.

Known for its prolific streaks of light, this meteor shower is your invitation to pause and reconnect with the wonder of the cosmos.

To make the experience truly special, let’s gather a few essentials and head outside for a memorable skygazing adventure.


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