01/19/2026
Today is often called Quitter’s Day.
It’s also known as Blue Monday.
And neither means you’re failing.
Most people don’t stop because they’re lazy or unmotivated.
They stop because something starts to feel harder than it should.
Energy dips.
Cravings creep back in.
Motivation fades , even when the effort is still there.
That’s not a character flaw.
It’s often a mismatch between the plan and your physiology.
January is a perfect storm. Sleep is disrupted. Stress is higher. Blood sugar can be less stable.
When the body is under-supported, it pushes back, no matter how “good” the plan looks on paper.
Quitting in that moment isn’t failure.
It’s feedback.
And feedback is useful , if you know how to listen to it.
Sometimes the most helpful next step isn’t pushing harder.
It’s getting clarity.
If this resonates, consider this permission to pause, and be a little kinder to yourself today.❤️