howdy 2026.
First let me say this: I am sorry I have not been very energetic right here. Life occurred. I obtained caught up, distracted, drained. However I missed this little nook greater than I noticed. Writing right here appears like coming again to myself, and I am very pleased to be again
And right here we’re. A contemporary new 12 months! And I do not find out about you, however this 12 months feels completely different, and I do not fairly know the best way to clarify it but. Not in a dramatic manner the place the whole lot is about to vary, however extra like that feeling in your chest whenever you know one thing is shifting.
My life goes to vary so much this 12 months. That is a reality. And sure, I am excited. Actually excited. However I additionally attempt to not flip that pleasure into stress. I do not need to load this 12 months with big expectations after which really feel like I’ve failed when issues do not unfold the best way I envisioned them in my head.
I’ve realized that expectations will be excessive. I would like house. Room to regulate. Area to be shocked.
So I do not chase big milestones or inconceivable expectations. I select stability. Presence. Small issues executed with care.
I’ve hope for 2026. Excited, however right down to earth. Open, with out ensures.
This 12 months I am not attempting to reinvent myself. Frankly, I am bored with that concept. I simply need to really feel trustworthy this 12 months. To really feel alive. I need to present up as I’m, motivated some days, drained different days, whereas I determine issues out.
In case you’ve already set objectives for this 12 months, nice.
If you have not began but, that is okay too.
And should you’ve already “failed” at one thing you promised your self on January 1, please do not be so laborious on your self.
One factor I’ve realized over time is that I used to set a lot unrealistic objectives. I wished to vary the whole lot directly. After which I felt unhealthy after I could not sustain. Now I do issues otherwise. I concentrate on simply three objectives. Life like. Reachable. Issues that basically match my life.
So right here they’re. My objectives for 2026:
First: extra high quality time with family and friends.
Earlier this 12 months I misplaced one other member of the family and it was laborious. Actually troublesome. Grief has a manner of rearranging your priorities. It jogged my memory once more how treasured time is. How nothing replaces shared moments, conversations, laughter and presence. I need to defend that point. Select it extra usually. Present up whereas I can.
Second: spend much less time in my home and on my telephone.
My job is versatile, which is a privilege, however I noticed that being dwelling on a regular basis would not at all times assist. When I’m round different folks, in other places, with completely different vitality, I grow to be extra inventive, motivated and lighter. So this 12 months I need to say sure to extra issues: new cafes, coworking areas, workshops, meetups and golf equipment. Assembly new folks. Do various things. I seen that being “outdoors” extra and never on my telephone makes a giant distinction in my temper and well-being.
Third: transfer my physique extra.
Nothing large, simply extra walks outdoors. Extra pilates. Not due to the aesthetics, however as a result of it helps my thoughts. As a result of I really feel higher after I transfer. as a result of my future self will thank me.
In case you requested my youthful self, she would most likely discover these objectives boring. However proper now they really feel good. They make me really feel good. They usually additionally make the folks round me really feel good, and truthfully, that is sufficient.
So right here is my want for you, and for me:
Let this be a 12 months of presence.
A 12 months during which we discover our days as an alternative of speeding by them.
What are your objectives for 2026?
I would like to know. 🤍