Spring and summer are usually filled with important milestone events, like vacations, graduations and weddings.<br />But in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down and millions of such events were cancelled or postponed indefinitely.<br />According to HuffPost, it's completely normal to experience a sense of loss and grief.<br />However, mental health professionals say there are many benefits of having things to look forward to.<br />For one, it makes you feel optimistic about the future. It's also a pleasant distraction to daydream about. Finally, it motivates you to keep going.<br />Anticipation also creates discipline. It helps with delayed gratification. This teaches us that if we can be patient, a greater experience — or reward — is upon us. LeNaya Smith Crawford, Therapist
