If you went into hibernation

Published about 10 hours ago • 1 min read

Christen Hong Coaching

1/14/26

Hi friends,

This week I kind of went into mental hibernation mode — anyone else? At first I embraced it. All cycles have a retreat phase, and rest felt needed. But then the worry crept in: that I'd fallen behind, that the momentum I started the year with was gone.

Even when you know that thought pattern isn't helpful, it can be hard to shake when you're inside it.

What usually helps me is to return to my original intent. I've been doing a weekly check-in on Sundays to see where I am in regards to my goals and desires, and it really helped me feel steadier about where I landed this week. Here's the process:

Weekly Check-in
First, I reconnect with why I want to reach my goals. That alone tends to renew my excitement. Then I reflect on the past week using these questions:

What did I learn?
What actions did I take?
Who are my teachers — or who do I want to connect with?
How did I feel?
What is my short-term goal?
What’s an action I can take next week?

If any answer is “nothing,” that’s okay. Just live the coming week with the intention of being able to answer them next time.

Astro Note ✨

We’re in a waning moon phase, a natural time for release, reflection, and recalibration. This isn’t about pushing forward — it’s about gently clearing what’s no longer aligned so your next steps can feel more intentional.

There's always an opportunity to reconnect. This is just a gently nudge to point yourself back towards what serves you, even if that's simply resting.

xo,
Christen

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