Dragging Your Feet Back Into Work? How to Get Motivated and Re-Energised After the Holidays (And Any Time of Disconnect)
The holiday season is over, and here you are—staring at your to-do list, feeling like you’d rather dive back under the covers. Sound familiar?
Getting back into the rhythm of work after the holidays (and any type of break or disconnect) can feel heavy, especially if you’ve spent the past few weeks indulging, relaxing, and catching up with loved ones. But here’s the thing: that sluggish, unmotivated feeling often isn’t just about needing more rest.
It’s a signal. A sign that somewhere along the way, you’ve disconnected from your Why—the big purpose that fuels your passion, energy, and drive.
Why Motivation Feels Hard After the Holidays
The festive season has a way of throwing us off balance. From heavy foods and sugary treats to disrupted routines and heightened emotions (hello, family dynamics!), your body, mind, and spirit may feel a little out of sync.
Here’s how this might be playing out:
Physical sluggishness from too much sugar, alcohol, or carb-heavy meals.
Mental fog from lack of structure or overstimulation.
Emotional weight from unprocessed tensions or unmet expectations during the holidays.
Energetic misalignment from falling out of touch with your purpose and genius.
When your system is clogged with these sabotaging elements, it’s no wonder motivation feels out of reach.
The Key to Re-Igniting Your Energy and Motivation
True motivation doesn’t come from sheer willpower or forcing yourself to “get it together.” It comes from reconnection—specifically, reconnecting with who you are and why you’re doing what you do.
Your big Why is your anchor. It’s the driving force that fuels your purpose, your genius, and the impact you’re here to make. Without it, you’re running on empty.
So, how do you reconnect and get back into flow? Let’s break it down.
1. Clear the Sabotaging Elements
Before you can reconnect with your purpose, it’s important to clear the physical, emotional, and energetic clutter that’s weighing you down.
Here’s what to focus on:
Detox Your Body: Reduce or eliminate sugar, alcohol, and processed foods for a few days. Hydrate, nourish yourself with whole foods, and prioritize movement to reset your energy.
Declutter Your Space: Clear your desk, inbox, or workspace of any holiday remnants that feel heavy or distracting. Creating a clean, clear environment can work wonders for your focus.
Release Emotional Baggage: Reflect on any unresolved tensions or triggers from the holidays. Acknowledge them, and then let them go. Holding onto emotional weight only drains your energy. We can’t just think our way to lightness though. In order to truly let go, free ourselves of all the charge and fully free ourselves, we need to release and alchemise our baggage. For support with this, reach out.
2. Reconnect With Your Why
Your Why is the deeper purpose that fuels your passion and keeps you aligned with your highest self. It’s not just about goals or achievements—it’s about the impact you want to create and the life you want to live.
Ask yourself:
Why did I start this business or career in the first place?
What kind of legacy do I want to leave?
How does my work align with my purpose and values?
Who am I here to serve, and how can I show up fully for them?
Write your answers down, and let them anchor you. When you’re clear on your Why, motivation becomes a natural byproduct.
Often your true Why doesn’t reveal itself unless we dive deeper. Simply asking ourselves questions to reflect on can open up the doors for clarity to be revealed. However, for our deepest truth to emerge, we need to dive deeper. Again, if you’d like support with this, reach out.
3. Create Energizing Rituals
Rituals help you bridge the gap between feeling stuck and stepping into flow. These small, intentional actions re-energize your body, clear your mind, and ground you in your purpose.
Here are a few to try:
Morning Alignment Practice: Start your day with 10 minutes of stillness, reflection, or visualization. Focus on your Why and set an intention for the day.
Movement Breaks: Incorporate short bursts of movement throughout your day—whether it’s a walk, stretching, or dancing to your favorite song. Movement shifts your energy and boosts clarity.
Power Hours: Dedicate a focused hour to your most important tasks, free from distractions. Pair this with a short grounding practice beforehand to enhance your focus.
4. Realign With Your Genius
Roger Hamilton’s Wealth Dynamics framework teaches that your unique genius is the key to creating flow and impact.
Ask yourself:
Am I working in alignment with my natural strengths, or am I getting bogged down by tasks that drain me?
What can I delegate, automate, or let go of to operate fully in my zone of genius?
When you align your daily actions with your genius, you naturally feel more energized, purposeful, and motivated.
5. Take One Aligned Action
Motivation grows through momentum. Once you’ve reconnected with your Why and cleared the clutter, the next step is to take one aligned action.
It doesn’t have to be big—just something that moves you closer to your vision. It could be:
Reaching out to a potential collaborator.
Mapping out your next big project.
Reconnecting with a client or team member.
The key is to take action from a place of alignment, not pressure or obligation.
Remember: motivation isn’t something you have to force. It comes naturally when you clear what’s holding you back, reconnect with your purpose, and take intentional action.
Step Into The Year With Purpose and Flow
The holidays may have left you feeling a little off track, but that’s okay. Every leader experiences moments of disconnection. What matters is how you use this time to recalibrate and realign.
Remember: motivation isn’t something you have to force. It comes naturally when you clear what’s holding you back, reconnect with your purpose, and take intentional action.
If you’re ready to go deeper and unlock your next level of success with clarity, purpose, and flow, I’d love to support you. Through The Ultimate Breakthrough Journey (my version of The Spiral) or the Aligned Leaders Mastermind (Post Spiral), we’ll clear the blockages keeping you stuck, reconnect you solidly with who you are and your genius, and help you lead from your highest potential.
Your next chapter is waiting. Are you ready to step into it?
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Here is to your big Why,
Sand