The First Full Week of the New Year Is… A Lot
Already tired and it’s only the first full week of January? Let’s talk about the exhaustion, the mental spirals, and why lack of excitement doesn’t mean you’re behind—it means you’re human.


Already tired and it’s only the first full week of January? Let’s talk about the exhaustion, the mental spirals, and why lack of excitement doesn’t mean you’re behind—it means you’re human.

There’s something about the first Monday of the new year that comes with an unreasonable amount of pressure.

As 2025 comes to a close, this reflection invites a quieter kind of honesty. Not about goals or accomplishments, but about alignment—what you’re ready to carry forward and what you’re ready to leave behind. A gentle pause to step into 2026 lighter, more trusting, and more true to yourself.

If Christmas week feels quieter but heavier at the same time, you’re not imagining it. This blog is a gentle pause to notice the roles you’ve been wearing, release the pressure to “feel happy,” and allow joy to return in its own honest way.New Blog Post Descriptionv