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Why January Isn’t the Time to Push (and What to Do Instead)
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I’m talking about that weird January overwhelm, the kind that makes you want to crawl back under a blanket until March.
If you’ve been feeling resistance to getting started (even when you genuinely like your business), you’re not broken. You’re human, and it’s cold.
In this episode I share three simple reframes I’m using right now to get moving without turning January into a punishment month, plus a practical way to decide what actually matters this week, so you can make money and keep your nervous system intact.
Highlights:
(03:01) - The January whiplash, dreaming is fun, then you realise you have to do the thing
(06:17) - You’re your own boss, stop recreating corporate pressure with less support
(10:00) - “You’re not behind, you’re seasonal,” the permission slip you needed
(17:09) - The mental junk drawer method, dump the list, then pick what’s essential
(19:47) - Make January joyful on purpose, yes, even if it’s just coffee or a sauna
(24:05) - The client story that proves it, one year ago it felt impossible, now it’s her favourite offer
Join the FREE January workshop here: https://pollylavarello.lpages.co/live-workshop-jan-2026/
To find out more:
(FREE) THE PROFITABLE PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE
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