I have watched maybe 5 full Flames games this season. Like many, this season has just not interested me much and there's no point in forcing it.
This is supposed to be entertainment, so if it's not entertaining you, that's ok.
2 mental shifts have worked well for me to avoid the type of sports resentment the OP is feeling:
1) Scratch your sports itch with sports like golf, boxing, F1... I can watch these as a one off event and not be particularly tied to any individual team or player. I get my 2-3 hour sport fix without the day in day out emotional toll the Flames can be.
2) Only watch sports when you've taken care of yourself first. I will no longer skip the gym to catch a game or skip working on my business or skip quality family time.
I should not be watching rich people do something physically active while I do nothing and get fat drinking beer.
My time should be spent being rich and active, not watching someone half my age do it from my couch.
I'll only fit sports into my day if there's space, I won't plan my day around a game like I used to.
I do find it's easier for me to follow soccer more closely as it's only 1-2 game per week. The NHL schedule is honestly just too much for me at this stage in life.
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