Winter is not a "Fresh Start"

Winter is not a "Fresh Start"by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 10/02/2026

January isn’t a fresh start...it’s winter. This piece unpacks why “new year, new me” is often misaligned, exhausting, and how slowing down can be the most regulated choice.

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Winter is not a "Fresh Start"