Why January Isn’t the Time to Push (and What to Do Instead)

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 offerJoin the FREE January workshop here: https://pollylavarello.lpages.co/live-workshop-jan-2026/To find out more:WebsiteInstagram(FREE) THE CUSHY WORK WEEK PLAYBOOKThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio