12/29/2025
The week after the holidays always feels strangely quiet.
The decorations are still out, the house looks lived-in, and yet… something feels different.
Heavier. Slower. A little emptier.
You might notice yourself moving through the days with less energy, less motivation, or less clarity than you expected heading into the new year. And it’s easy to wonder:
“Why do I feel this way?”
Here’s the part we often forget…your body has been through a lot.
❄️ Weeks of overstimulation catch up with you.
The noise, the gatherings, the rushing, and the emotional load. Your nervous system finally has space to relax, and that “come down” can feel like a slump.
❄️ The end of the holidays can stir up quiet grief.
Not in the way we think about grief, but sometimes it’s the soft ache of noticing who’s missing, what’s changed, or the gap between what you hoped for and what actually happened.
❄️ The pressure to “start fresh” hits before your system is ready.
The world pushes resolutions, goals, and big energy. But your body might still be tired. It needs rest before it can move forward.
❄️ Your rhythms are out of sync.
Sleep, meals, movement…everything shifts during the holidays. And your mood reflects those changes more than you might realize.
So if you’re not bursting into January with motivation… that’s okay.
You’re not doing anything wrong. Your body is just recalibrating after holding so much.
It’s okay to:
Give yourself space to move slowly.
Let your nervous system settle.
And I want to remind you that honoring your body is one of the most compassionate ways to begin a new year.
If you want support finding your footing again, our latest blog breaks this down in a gentle, grounding way.
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