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Why does re-emerging from our pandemic cocoons continue to feel so difficult? Are we all socially deconditioned?\xa0\nThe third-quarter phenomenon is part of the explanation. For people forced to endure long stretches of isolation\u2013 astronauts, Arctic explorers, submarine sailors\u2013 the most difficult part, regardless of the length of the assignment, has been proven to be about 75% of the way through, precisely when the end of the assignment first comes into distant focus.\nBut the end of this assignment has not and will not come into focus. There is no V-Day, no \u201call clear\u201d foghorn to indicate that what we went through is totally over. And while we had the camaraderie of reunion and survival sparking us all to reconnect outside last year, the longer this goes on, the less enthusiastic we become about ever returning to the way things used to be.\xa0\nPsychologist Craig Haney, who studies the effect of insolation on incarcerated people, explains that prisoners in solitary confinement \u201cbegin to withdraw from the little amount of social contact that they are allowed to have, because social stimulation, over time, becomes anxiety-arousing.\u201d\nWhat most of us are dealing with isn\u2019t half so extreme. But we\u2019re all dealing with it, and that\u2019s the tricky part. In this episode we discuss how to overcome our brains\u2019 innate negativity bias and start to look out for the good.\xa0\nCheck out these other episodes of ours for more discussion on this topic:\nEP 200: WHEN CAN WE START SAYING YES?\xa0\nEP 205: WAIT, WE'RE NOT READY\nEP 220: WE THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE OVER BY NOW\nSpecial thanks to all of our sponsors for this month:\xa0\nBrooklinen's luxurious, high-quality\xa0sheets\xa0are the ultimate\xa0bedding\xa0upgrade! Go to brooklinen.com and use the promo code FRESH for $20 off your minimum purchase of $100.\nDermafacs cream rejuvenates your skin's texture and fades the appearance of damage or scars in just a few weeks. Go to dermafacs.com/whatfreshhell and use the code whatfreshhell for 15% off.\nGreen Chef\u2019s\xa0expert chefs design flavorful recipes that go way beyond the ordinary. Go to\xa0greenchef.com/laughing125 and use code\xa0laughing125\xa0to get $125 off including free shipping.\xa0\nKiwiCo\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun\u2013\xa0and best of all, kids of all ages can work on them independently! Get 50% off your first month at\xa0kiwico.com\xa0with the code\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\xa0\nMagic\xa0Spoon\xa0gives you great tasting breakfast cereal that also has the protein your kids need to get through their busy days. Go to magicspoon.com/FRESH and use the code FRESH to get $5 off.\xa0\nMamaZen\xa0is an app that provides a revolutionary solution for motherhood burnout, anxiety, impatience, and more. Download MamaZen today from your app store, and use the code\xa0"FRESH"\xa0to unlock a free trial.\nMembrasin\xa0is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically-proven feminine moisture formula. Go to\xa0membrasinlife.com\xa0to find out more and use the code FRESH10 to get 10% off.\xa0\nProse\xa0makes custom hair supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of shedding. Get 15% off your custom hair supplements at\xa0prose.com/laughing.\xa0\xa0\nSomfy powered motorized window coverings are a great way to keep your home cool- and they connect to your smart home systems! Visit http://somfysystems.com/podcast.\xa0\nStoryWorth\xa0is an online service that helps your loved ones share stories through thought-provoking questions about their memories and personal thoughts. Get started with $10 off your first purchase at\xa0storyworth.com/whatfreshhell.\xa0\nSuperBeets are a tasty treat that give you caffeine-free, heart-healthy energy. Get a free 30-day supply and free shipping and returns with your first purchase at superbeets.com/fresh.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices