
That's Just What I Needed Podcast
Donna JonesHow to Navigate the January Blues: A Heart-to-Heart on Overcoming Disappointment and Discouragement with Donna Jones
January 10, 2024 ● 16 minShare this episode
January Blues. We all feel it, at least a little bit. It’s that after-the-holiday-slump that sneaks up on us a few days into a new year. A recent heart-to-heart with my daughter, Ashton, shines a light on this post-holiday slump as we navigate that pesky joy stealer, disappointment, and its insidious cousins, discouragement and disillusionment.
In today’s episode, we look at the counsel offered in Joshua 1 and confront the emotional battles that can leave even the strongest among us feeling discouraged. Drawing from our past episode on this topic, we revisit strategies and insights to help lift our spirits and prevent life’s inevitable disappointments from becoming overwhelming, discouraging, or disillusionment.
As we peer into the year ahead, remember that connection is our lifeline. Whether extending a hand through a simple text message or engaging with our community on social media and through my website, we are not alone in our battles.
We don’t have to take the journey from disappointment to discouragement to disillusionment! So join us as we continue to have uplifting conversations that will be just what you need!
Xo,
Donna
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