This episode is for you if January already has you feeling behind, tired, and overwhelmed by the pressure to change everything at once. Instead of pushing harder or trying to force motivation after the holidays, we talk about releasing the urgency that leads to burnout, so you can move forward in a way that supports your body, your energy, and your real life.

We walk through five reasons why an anti-hustle January leads to more sustainable progress, along with grounded truths to hold onto as you reset your expectations. This is about building stability before intensity, stacking small wins, and choosing habits you can actually repeat long after January is over.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why January pressure is artificial and why your body needs stability first
• How hustle culture sneaks into fitness and health goals and leads to burnout
• What progress without burnout actually looks like in this season
• Why energy is a better metric than weight or performance right now
• How resetting expectations after the holidays builds consistency and trust
• What sustainable progress feels like when your plan supports real life

If this conversation encouraged you as you head into January, you may also enjoy: Episode 384: Starting Now vs. Starting January 1st

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

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• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

This episode is for you if you are walking into the new year feeling a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and maybe a little disappointment that things did not go perfectly. Instead of trying to become a whole new person on January 1, we talk about gently releasing the pressure, shame, and all-or-nothing mindset that weighs you down, so you can actually build a year that fits your real life.

Julie walks through five things to let go of that quietly sabotage your progress, and five truths to hold onto so you feel grounded, supported, and clear on how to move forward. This is about stacking small wins, building trust with yourself again, and remembering that starting over is not a sign of failure, it is proof you are still in it.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why staying stuck in "wishing" mode blocks the real change you want
• How extreme all-or-nothing overhauls quietly backfire on your brain and body
• A healthier way to approach weekends so they do not undo your rhythm from the week
• What it really means to let your effort match your expectations
• How to define what "healthy" means for you in this season of life
• A simple way to rebuild self trust with one small habit at a time

If this conversation encouraged you as you head into a new year, you may also enjoy: 5 New Year's Resolution Mistakes + How to Avoid Them

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

• Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

• Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Today's episode is a simple pause in the middle of a full day. Christmas can feel busy and rushed, and it's easy to move through the morning without slowing down long enough to remember why we celebrate it in the first place. This conversation brings you back to what matters so you can step into the day with peace instead of pressure.

We talk about the heart of Christmas, why presence matters more than perfection, and how small quiet moments often hold the most meaning. If this season feels emotional, complicated, or heavier than usual, this episode will help you breathe, soften, and feel grounded again.

Inside this episode, you will learn:

• Why Christmas has never been about creating the perfect moment
• How to release the pressure to pretend you feel a certain way
• What it looks like to notice the small moments that bring peace
• How to shift from performing joy to being present in your real life
• A grounding reminder of the love and hope Christmas represents
• A short prayer to help you move through the day with calm and gratitude

If this message felt grounding, you might also appreciate: Episode 498: The Gratitude Effect: How Thankfulness Transforms Us

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

• Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

• Website: www.juliealedbetter.com