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Jolly January – Why This Month Might Be the Making of Your Year
Mindset Mastery with Deirdre Maguire
When you hear the word January, which one are you?”
A) Fresh notebook, new start, full of hope
B) Long, dark, cold… just get me to February
C) A bit of both — optimistic one minute, tired the next
January gets such a bad reputation.
Bad PR over the years.
It’s blamed for the weather.
It’s blamed for the bills.
It’s blamed for broken resolutions.
“But what if January isn’t the problem at all?” It’s how we look at it!
Lets Reframe January
January isn’t a punishment.
January is a foundation month.
1.It’s quieter — and that’s a gift.
2.Less pressure — and that’s a gift.
3.There’s space to reflect and reset — and that’s a gift.
It’s the Month where:
- We eat a little better.
- We move our bodies a little more.
- We spend less.
- We reconnect at home.
- We start asking better questions to plan for the year ahead
And when you change your habits — even slightly — your mental health and physical health improve together.
Key Reframe (Core Message)
“January isn’t meant to be glamorous.
It’s meant to be grounding.
It’s the month where the foundations are laid — quietly — for everything that follows.”
MMM 3-Step January Reset
Step 1: Stop Fighting January
“Instead of wishing it away, ask:
What is January actually giving me?
More time.
More stillness.
More chance to refocus.”
Step 2: Choose One Small Upgrade
“Not a full life overhaul — just one thing:
- One better food choice
- One daily walk
- One earlier night
- One calmer morning
Small changes done consistently in January set the tone for the whole year.”
Step 3: Find One Thing to Look Forward To
“January needs a cheerleader.
It might be:
- A birthday
- A family gathering
- A weekly routine
- A personal goal.
When you give January a better meaning, you feel better.
