Thursday Dare Day – January Reset Edition

January has a reputation problem.

Cold. Dark. Everyone suddenly a productivity expert with a colour-coded planner and unrealistic goals.

If you’re already feeling behind — this episode is your permission slip to stop flogging yourself.

In this Dare Day episode of the She Who Dares Wins Podcast, Michelle shares a gentler, smarter way to move through January — without burning out by February (again).

Drawing on lessons from her years working in construction, Michelle reframes January as a transition month, not a launch pad for pressure and perfection.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why big goal-setting in January can actually backfire
• The case for easing into the year instead of going “hell for leather”
• How nature, seasons, and construction sites all agree: slow is sensible
• Why focusing inward (not outward) sets you up better for the year ahead
• The value of reflecting on last year — without turning it into a self-criticism exercise
• How walking, journaling, reading, and getting outside can genuinely shift your headspace
• Why stepping back from social media in January might save your sanity

This week’s Dare (pick one… or all three):

1. Go for a walk every day — 2 minutes or 2 hours, no phone, no pressure
2. Write a few lines in a journal daily — no structure, no goals, just honesty
3. Read one book that inspires you — self-help, story, or anything that feeds your brain

And the big one Michelle wants you to hear:

Be kinder to yourself. With your thoughts. With your expectations. With your pace.

January doesn’t need fixing.

You don’t need fixing either.

Also mentioned:

• Dare Club — weekly dares delivered straight to your inbox https://stan.store/shewhodareswins
• Upcoming guests, live events, short films, and community meetups
• A January sale over on the SWDW shop www.shewhodareswins.com

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No pressure. Just progress — the sustainable kind.

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