Somewhere around the third week in December work in many offices starts to slow down. There are holiday parties. Customers and clients may be harder to reach. Energy and motivation wanes. And many of us sign off from work completely to spend the holidays with friends and family.
The Post-Holiday Funk Is Real
Why we feel it — and how to beat it.
January 03, 2020
Laura Johansen/Getty Images
Summary.
No one wants to start the year off in a rut. And yet many of us begin January too focused on the past and feeling bad about what we have yet to accomplish. With some small changes in your perspective, you can hit the ground running in the new year. Instead of ruminating about what you failed to accomplish over the past year, focus on the future and what you now have the opportunity to achieve. If you’re inspired to make some changes in the coming year, make sure you are specific about what you want to accomplish and have a realistic plan for hitting those goals. And try to avoid comparing yourself to others — whether they are more successful or not. Social comparisons can be demotivating so it’s better to consciously make a comparison that encourages you to strive.