As the new year kicks off, folks on social media are posting fresh memes capturing the essence of January. From the struggle of sticking to New Year’s resolutions to the return-to-work blues, January memes have become a tradition for coping with the year's cold and often dreary start.
One of the most popular themes revolves around failed New Year's resolutions, whether these goals are hitting the gym more often (or at all) or eating healthier. Habit tracker apps are picked up and quickly abandoned.
Another widespread January meme theme is the idea of doing a Dry January, where participants attempt to abstain from alcohol for the month. Memes capturing the mid-month, or even earlier, struggle often feature forlorn expressions or exaggerated scenarios.
Seasonal depression and the bleak weather are also common subjects. In contrast, some memes take a more optimistic tone, of people loving the winter weather and the ability to bundle up against the cold and not have to deal with the mosquitoes of the summer months.
Here you’ll find some of the most refreshing January memes to start the new year.
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