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Why do we feel motivated on January 1st…
but lose that energy within a week?
In this episode, I explore the psychology behind the Fresh Start Effect — the reason we feel “reset” at the beginning of a month, a year, or even a Monday.
The truth is:
The calendar changes.
But our neural pathways don’t.
That’s why “I’ll start next month” keeps repeating.
In this episode, I share:
• The science behind why motivation spikes and fades
• Why relying on emotion alone leads to inconsistency
• The hidden problem of overloaded to-do lists
• Three practical techniques I personally use to stay consistent
This isn’t about waiting for the perfect fresh start.
It’s about creating one.Daily.
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll restart on the 1st,” this episode is for you.
The future doesn’t begin next month.It begins today.
By Shiori IkedaWhy do we feel motivated on January 1st…
but lose that energy within a week?
In this episode, I explore the psychology behind the Fresh Start Effect — the reason we feel “reset” at the beginning of a month, a year, or even a Monday.
The truth is:
The calendar changes.
But our neural pathways don’t.
That’s why “I’ll start next month” keeps repeating.
In this episode, I share:
• The science behind why motivation spikes and fades
• Why relying on emotion alone leads to inconsistency
• The hidden problem of overloaded to-do lists
• Three practical techniques I personally use to stay consistent
This isn’t about waiting for the perfect fresh start.
It’s about creating one.Daily.
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll restart on the 1st,” this episode is for you.
The future doesn’t begin next month.It begins today.