RED (Rise Every Day) - January

January can feel like a tough month. The days are short, routines feel heavy, and there’s often pressured to make big changes fast. Red January offers a refreshing alternative: instead of drastic resolutions, it encourages us to move every day in a way that supports mental wellbeing.

Red January isn’t about fitness goals, weight loss, or pushing yourself to extremes. It’s about movement as a tool for feeling better, both mentally and emotionally. Whether it’s a short walk, stretching in your room, dancing to your favorite song, or playing a team sport, every kind of movement counts.

Research and lived experience both show that regular movement can help: Improve mood and reduce stress, Boost energy and focus, create a sense of routine and achievement, Support mental health during a challenging time of year.

Red January recognizes that mental health looks different for everyone. Some days, moving might mean going for a run. Other days, it might simply mean getting outside for fresh air—and that’s okay. One of the best things about Red January is its non-judgmental approach. There are no targets, no competition, and no “failure.” It’s about showing up for yourself in small, manageable ways. Miss a day? You can always start again tomorrow.

Red January is also about community. Friends, families, schools, and workplaces can take part together, sharing encouragement and reminding each other that movement doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Choose movement you genuinely enjoy, Start small and keep it realistic,invite others to join you, Focus on how movement makes you feel, not how it looks

As we move through January, Red January reminds us that looking after our mental healthdoesn’t require huge changes, just kindness, consistency, and a little movement each day.

This January, let’s move for our minds ❤️