Maybe block out the media (esp social media!) My take on it is that NY is mightily hyped up - why? It sells stuff. Working in retail I and my colleagues see it first hand.
Would it help you to see things from a different perspective? Time is a social construct and as such these dates are pretty arbitrary- we invent them basically.
If we follow the sun our NY actually began on the 22nd December following the winter solstice (in Northern hemisphere that is). Other cultures celebrate their New year at different times, such as the Chinese in February. Viewing it like this helps me see that our own Jan 1st social construct is not the be all and end all.
I love bp's idea of a treat just for you - maybe a movie, something that will absorb you. Great idea - I would do this myself if I wasn't going to bed so early, tomorrow is just another day (work day) for so many of us. Take it easy and be kind to yourself - every day not just tonight/ tomorrow.
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