The post-holiday funk: Why motivation drops in January
The stretch after the holidays can feel unexpectedly difficult for many people. After weeks of social activity, late nights, and disrupted schedules, January often brings a sharp return to routine that can feel unsettling. Mental health experts say this emotional dip—sometimes called the post-holiday funk—is common and rooted in burnout, sudden lifestyle shifts, and reflection on the year behind us. While some people welcome the quieter pace, others struggle to regain focus and motivation. Psychologists say small, intentional changes can help ease the transition.
The stretch after the holidays can feel unexpectedly difficult for many people. After weeks of social activity, late nights, and disrupted schedules, January often brings a sharp return to routine that can feel unsettling. Mental health experts say this emotional dip—sometimes called the post-holiday funk—is common and rooted in burnout, sudden lifestyle shifts, and reflection on the year behind us. While some people welcome the quieter pace, others struggle to regain focus and motivation. Psychologists say small, intentional changes can help ease the transition.
FULL: Mamdani, FDNY officials update on Queens apartment fire
The early-morning fire tore through a Queens home, spread toward nearby buildings and caused part of the roof to collapse, drawing more than 270 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel.
The early-morning fire tore through a Queens home, spread toward nearby buildings and caused part of the roof to collapse, drawing more than 270 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel.
NYC ranked #57 in sticking to New Year's resolutions
Are you sticking to your New Year's resolutions?
Are you sticking to your New Year's resolutions?
CDC no longer recommending vaccines, here's why
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the information.
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the information.
Mamdani debunks rumors about Tisch, signs more executive orders
FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.
FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.
Ridgewood apartment fire latest
SkyFOX flew over the scene where firefighters are working to put out a blaze that broke out early Tuesday morning.
SkyFOX flew over the scene where firefighters are working to put out a blaze that broke out early Tuesday morning.
3 injured in Queens apartment fire
Two firefighters were taken to area hospitals with significant injuries, officials said. A civilian was also transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
Two firefighters were taken to area hospitals with significant injuries, officials said. A civilian was also transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
4 dead in Piscataway, NJ, sources say
Sources tell FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green that four are dead in an incident in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Sources tell FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green that four are dead in an incident in Piscataway, New Jersey.
FULL: Hochul, Mamdani on congestion pricing
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak about the first completed year of congestion pricing.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak about the first completed year of congestion pricing.
Mamdani begins first full week in office
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first few days in office.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first few days in office.
Venezuelan community in Queens celebrates Maduro's capture
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks to residents of "Little Caracas," a Venezuelan community in Queens, about the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks to residents of "Little Caracas," a Venezuelan community in Queens, about the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Tunnel to Towers foundation renovates former NYPD officer's home
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation renovated the home of a former NYPD officer to make it wheelchair accessible. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation renovated the home of a former NYPD officer to make it wheelchair accessible. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Nicolás Maduro latest: What happened in NYC court?
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers and Michelle Ross had the latest on Newsroom Live.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers and Michelle Ross had the latest on Newsroom Live.
What to know about Nicolás Maduro’s capture and NYC court appearance today
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers breaks down the case outside court in Lower Manhattan.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers breaks down the case outside court in Lower Manhattan.
Nicolás Maduro to make first court appearance in NYC
Nicolás Maduro to make first court appearance in NYC
Nicolás Maduro to make first court appearance in NYC
WATCH: Maduro transported from MDC to Lower Manhattan court
SkyFOX flew over the motorcade transporting Nicolás Maduro from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to federal court in Lower Manhattan early Monday morning.
SkyFOX flew over the motorcade transporting Nicolás Maduro from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to federal court in Lower Manhattan early Monday morning.
How AI facial recognition is helping bring lost pets back home
AI facial recognition is being used to identify lost pets and return them safely back to their owners. A company says it has used this site to reunite 170,000 lost dogs and cats across the United States.
AI facial recognition is being used to identify lost pets and return them safely back to their owners. A company says it has used this site to reunite 170,000 lost dogs and cats across the United States.
Stolen baby Jesus statue returned to Long Island home
A stolen baby Jesus statue on Long Island has been returned. It was stolen sometime between Christmas and New Years. It has since been returned and owners do not plan on prosecuting, but instead preach forgiveness.
A stolen baby Jesus statue on Long Island has been returned. It was stolen sometime between Christmas and New Years. It has since been returned and owners do not plan on prosecuting, but instead preach forgiveness.
Maduro and wife land in US at Brooklyn detention center following capture
The United States captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife following strikes in the city of Caracas. Maduro was then brought to the U.S. via plane, where he landed at Stewart International Airport in New York. He was then transported to New York City where he is being held in a Brooklyn detention center.
The United States captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife following strikes in the city of Caracas. Maduro was then brought to the U.S. via plane, where he landed at Stewart International Airport in New York. He was then transported to New York City where he is being held in a Brooklyn detention center.
Venezuelan family in New York reacts to Maduro’s capture: ‘I want to cry, but I’m happy’
Venezuelans living in the United States reacted with a mix of emotion and cautious optimism after learning that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured by U.S. forces, according to reports and interviews. FOX 5 spoke with a New York City family that fled Venezuela nearly two years ago, citing political persecution. One family member said she stayed up following breaking news and images from Caracas, describing the moment as overwhelming — both joyful and painful.
Venezuelans living in the United States reacted with a mix of emotion and cautious optimism after learning that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured by U.S. forces, according to reports and interviews. FOX 5 spoke with a New York City family that fled Venezuela nearly two years ago, citing political persecution. One family member said she stayed up following breaking news and images from Caracas, describing the moment as overwhelming — both joyful and painful.