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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 7 MIN

Episode 031: The In-Between Days: What to Do When You're Stuck Between Christmas and New Year

from Your Next, Best Step · host Janet J.

December 29th feels awkward - you're not quite recovering, not quite planning, just... in between.In this episode, Coach Janet J explains why "liminal space" (the threshold between what was and what will be) feels so uncomfortable, and introduces "The Threshold Practice" - a simple 3-part approach that takes about 5 minutes to honor this sacred transition time instead of fighting it.What You'll Learn:Why the days between Christmas and New Year feel so disorienting (anthropology + neuroscience)The concept of "liminal space" and transition shockHow to stop fighting the in-between and start honoring itThe Threshold Practice: a 3-part ritual (acknowledge, check-in, release)Why you DON'T need everything figured out by January 1stScripture Highlight:"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens... He has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 11 🎙 Listen to Your Next Best Step Podcast Spotify: Your Next, Best StepApple Podcasts: Your Next, Best Step▶️ Subscribe to Coach Janet J on YouTube for weekly encouragement and tools.🌐 Visit YourNextBestStep.com to learn more about coaching sessions.One small step. One day at a time.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.

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December 29th feels awkward - you're not quite recovering, not quite planning, just... in between. In this episode, Coach Janet J explains why "liminal space" (the threshold between what was and what will be) feels so uncomfortable, and introduces "The Threshold Practice" - a simple 3-part approach that takes about 5 minutes to honor this sacred transition time instead of fighting it. What You'll Learn: Why the days between Christmas and New Year feel so disorienting (anthropology + neuroscie...

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