You know how those wise people always tend to say ‘don’t bottle your feelings, otherwise it will all explode at the most inappropriate time’? This also applies to surfing.

If you go cold turkey and straight up ignore surfing altogether, all the longing and desire will explode into a gigantic social mess which could be mistaken for a blatant mental breakdown.

Trust me, I’ve been there.

Instead, watch videos, listen to nostalgic music, continue to rip in Kelly Slater Pro Surfer, soak it all up.

Take a deep breath and never forget your cheat codes.