21/01/2026
Because honestly… same.
This is my dog.
Fast asleep on the chair.
Head hanging off.
Very much not allowed on the furniture.
And yet — here we are.
Because January is hard, and I’ve decided to pick my battles.
If you’re feeling tired, unmotivated, emotional or just over the pressure to start fresh… it’s not because you’re failing.
It’s because your hormones are still catching up.
Your nervous system is craving rest.
And winter isn’t the season for forcing change — especially when it comes to fertility and hormonal health.
So if this month feels slow, heavy or foggy, let it.
Support your body instead of pushing it.
Small, gentle choices still count.
Rest is productive.
And not everything needs fixing right now.
(Also… sometimes the dog can sleep on the chair.)
If January feels tough for you and your fertility journey, you’re not alone
💛
Ann-Marie Shepherd
Fertility Support and Women’s Health Acupuncture, Derby
