If January feels harder than it should, you’re not failing, you’re re-entering.
In this episode, Dr. Daryl Appleton explains the January Tax, the real brain-based cost of returning to structure after the holidays. You’ll learn why focus disappears, why multitasking backfires, and why motivation crashes in early January. This episode breaks down the science behind re-entry friction and dopamine depletion in plain language. You’ll also get practical, research-backed strategies to reset your brain and move forward without pushing harder or burning out.