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

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