There are a few psychological reasons why you may have more social obligations in the spring.

Here’s how to manage the influx of invites.

As we approach spring, you might find yourself being invited to more social events and get-togetherslike, alotmore.

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Naturally, these boundaries canand shouldshift with time, particularly if they dont seem to be working.

But Avellino suggests reframing each invite, instead, in terms of whatyouwant and your boundaries.

To do this, consider conducting a cost-benefit analysis, says Dr. Karakcheyeva.

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