How to handle life today? Gently. Right now, you’re more susceptible than usual to pangs of loneliness or bouts of the blues. All of these symptoms are signs that the little one within needs some extra care. Rather than exposing your soft spots to the world’s harsh glare, retreat into your inner sanctum. Canceling plans to bond with your pets and snuggle on the couch is the best way to ride out this rough patch.