Why January feels so heavy and how to lighten the load

The secret to a fresh start: looking inward, not outward.

Author

Deja W
January 27, 2025

✨ 2025 GOAL: THRIVE NOW!✨ 

Breakroom Buddha Community Theme: 2025 is the year to THRIVE! This year I’m dedicated to sharing valuable gems and resources to help you make this your best year yet.

Let’s commit to asking ourselves one powerful question all year long:

“How can I thrive right now?”

Last January, I remember feeling stuck. I was checking all the boxes: goal-setting, planning, staying “productive.” But no matter what I did, I felt like I wasn’t moving forward.

It took me weeks to realize the problem: I was so focused on doing more that I’d forgotten to pause and reconnect with what truly mattered.

If you’ve felt that heaviness too, you’re not alone.

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“46% of Americans report feeling more stressed at the start of the year compared to any other time.”

(Source: APA Stress in America Report)

January can feel like a pressure cooker of resolutions and deadlines, but it’s also a perfect time to reset. If you’re feeling weighed down by the heaviness of “doing too much,” here’s a simple 3-step practice to help you slow down:

1️⃣ Reflect with compassion: What lessons from last year have helped shape who you are today? Write them down and thank yourself for how far you’ve come.


2️⃣ Ground yourself in gratitude: Spend 5 minutes listing things, big or small, that bring you joy (your morning coffee, a kind word, or even a deep breath).


3️⃣ Visualize your joy: Picture a moment this year when you feel truly at peace. Where are you? Who’s with you? Hold onto that image. It will be your North Star.

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“Growth comes when we give ourselves the space to breathe.”

Anonymous

This year isn’t about doing more. It’s about feeling more aligned. Stay with me, I’ve got more tools coming to help you get there.

Bonus Resource: Before we hit February 1, I want to make sure you’re set up for success. So, I’ll send you a very easy framework that will walk you through how to ground yourself even further and gain clarity going into February!

2025 Thrive Now Resource

Thrive Now in Paradise

Thriving isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about who you become.

This retreat is your chance to step away from your day-to-day, dive deep into your creative self, meet a community of like-minded action takers, and experience breakthroughs that will change your life forever.

Want to pitch your boss or company to cover this adventure?

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Thriving isn’t a one-time event, it’s a journey!

Deja White
Founder, Breakroom Buddha
breakroombuddha.com