January Brain Trick: Why You Feel Urgent Need to Fix Everything Now
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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 09:33
January Brain Trick: Why You Feel Urgent Need to Fix Everything Now
- •January acts as a psychological reference point, triggering an "emotional audit" and self-judgment about life aspects like careers, finances, and relationships.
- •Consultant psychologist Bhavya Shah explains that the "fresh start" feeling creates an artificial urgency to fix everything immediately, often leading to guilt-driven, unsustainable resolutions.
- •The month is a mix of hope and pressure, causing emotional heaviness and fatigue as motivation clashes with the overwhelming weight of unfinished business and lack of true rest from December.
- •Extreme resolutions often backfire due to ignoring energy levels; small, intentional adjustments and recalibration are more effective for sustainable progress.
- •True psychological renewal is gradual, requiring compassion, self-awareness, and realistic expectations, rather than rushing changes based on a calendar date.
Why It Matters: January's "fresh start" can lead to overwhelming, unsustainable resolutions; gradual, compassionate change is key.
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