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Why Is January So Hard? You're Not Alone.

You set ambitious goals on January 1st—and by the 15th, you're already behind. You wake up in the dark, come home in the dark, and it's cold, gray, and unrelenting. Underneath the exhaustion, there is guilt. Shame. Anxiety. Loneliness.

But what if there's nothing wrong with you? What if January is just really, truly hard? …

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Gordon Derry Gordon Derry

Why Can’t I Stick With My Goals?

You start strong. Then—by week three—you’re scrolling late at night, avoiding the workout you swore you’d do. You’re not alone. The majority of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by February. But it’s not …

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How Can I Hang Onto Mindfulness in My Crazy Busy Life?

Because for most of us, when things get stressful, the very first thing we drop is the thing that could help us the most: stillness. As responsibilities pile up, deadlines loom, and notifications chirp endlessly, we often say, "I don't have time to slow down." And yet….

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