Back from a break and feeling strangely flat? In this episode, we discuss why switching off helps, why the restart can feel harder than expected, and how to get back into a steady rhythm without guilt or a huge “new year overhaul”.

We use the DOSE idea (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins) to unpack what real rest looks like, plus a few simple, realistic habits to improve focus, sleep, and momentum in January.

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00:00 – Trailer

00:50 – Back into routine after the break

05:50 – DOSE explained (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins)

13:40 – Resetting without guilt

18:00 – Mental space and silence

23:30 – Notifications, phones, and attention

33:20 – Labelling, identity, and resilience

41:30 – The January re-entry dip (sleep, routine, dopamine swings)

49:50 – Practical reset habits for adults and students

1:01:00 – Slip-ups, flow state, and getting back on track

1:07:30 – Wrap-up

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