Under the Influence with Jo Piazza More Joy in January
Jan 8, 2026
Jackie Oña Cascarano, an executive career coach and founder of Juno Women’s Collective, dives into the importance of January as a time for women's rest and recovery. She discusses the exhausting aftermath of December's demands and suggests focusing on joy through micro-pleasures like good coffee and using nice things. Jackie emphasizes planning personal retreats and setting a yearly word to guide intentions. The conversation also touches on the significance of decluttering, childhood joys, and prioritizing in-person relationships to foster lasting happiness.
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Holiday Burnout From Getting Sick
- Jackie got the flu over Christmas and returned to work exhausted, illustrating holiday burnout.
- She used that experience to argue January needs to be a rest and recovery month for women.
Family Mahjong And Analog Breaks
- Jackie and her family played mahjong and analog games over the break, creating cozy shared experiences.
- She found that family game time felt restful and connecting compared with constant digital scrolling.
Schedule A Mid‑January Reset
- Take a mid-January break or a single solo planning day to reset after December's exhaustion.
- Block your calendar for rest or planning even if it's local; treat it as nonnegotiable recovery time.
