This small tribulation is one that most people will, in all likelihood, have to endure. Since there is no escaping it, better to face it with calm acceptance and focus on recovering as quickly as possible.
So — when it is time to put down the work, put it down. When it is time to rest, rest. Rather than scrambling around aimlessly at year’s end, settle your mind and lay out a clear plan for the year ahead. That is the most practical thing you can do.
As for me, Master Chi — I will carefully write a dozen or more articles for you, and then we will welcome the New Year together with joy.