Beat the January Blues

What if the secret to beating those January blues isn't forcing yourself back into high gear, but taking intentional small steps instead?

English Your Second Language with Jacque welcomes English learners worldwide to explore the post-holiday transition, sharing practical vocabulary for putting away Christmas decorations (think "take down" and "tidy up"). She tackles the very real phenomenon of post-holiday blues—that low mood many experience after celebrations end—with advice like maintaining brightness and practicing gratitude. (Because sometimes we all need that reminder.)

With Michigan's winter bringing only 25-35 percent sunshine from January through February, Jacque emphasizes celebrating efforts over perfection. She guides pronunciation practice, covers future tense forms, and reminds us that progress isn't linear—small steps do create meaningful change, even during winter's gray days.

Ready to ease back into routines with confidence? Jacque’s practical strategies make the new year promising, one micro goal at a time. Her heartfelt closing extends special prayers to listeners in “Iran”.

Slow, kind English for listeners everywhere.

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