How I reflect on my year without feeling behind & plan for 2026 (without setting myself on fire)

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I’m guilty of being a new year, new me person 😅! In this video, I share some of the things I do to prepare for the new year that are a bit different from the usual “January is the time to grind, break all habits, hustle hustle hustle” mindset.

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Here is a list of goals in each major category for inspiration (also included in the template):

Top 10 That Will Make the Biggest Impact

1. Use social media less or not at all
2. Eat fast food or takeout less or not at all
3. Read one book a month
4. Go to bed by the same time most nights
5. Drink enough water daily
6. Cook most meals at home
7. Spend intentional one-on-one time with each child weekly
8. Reduce unnecessary spending
9. Create a simple weekly rhythm or routine
10. Declutter one area of the home each month
11. Spend time outside every day
12. Plan the week ahead every Sunday
13. Say no to commitments that don’t align with priorities
14. Practice gratitude daily
15. Protect quiet time each day (even 10 minutes)

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Creative Goals

1. Learn to sew
2. Learn to paint
3. Learn to crochet
4. Keep a simple sketchbook
5. Learn basic hand embroidery
6. Write short reflections or essays
7. Learn pottery
8. Learn clay work
9. Learn to knit
10. Take one creative class or workshop
11. Create handmade gifts for family
12. Experiment with photography
13. Design something digitally (Canva, design tools)
14. Keep a creativity habit once a week
15. Create with kids regularly

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Fitness Goals

1. Exercise x times per week
2. Run a 5k
3. Walk daily
4. Stretch or do mobility work regularly
5. Improve core strength
6. Lift weights consistently
7. Improve cardiovascular endurance
8. Try a new fitness activity
9. Be active outdoors weekly
10. Increase daily steps
11. Improve posture
12. Learn kickboxing
13. Learn tennis
14. Learn skating
15. Learn figure skating
16. Learn badminton
17. Join a soccer or a basketball team
18. Take boxing classes
19. Complete a 30-day stretching or mobility program
20. Attend 20 fitness classes or training sessions

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Travel Goals

1. Take one family trip
2. Plan a low-cost local getaway
3. Visit a new city
4. Travel slowly instead of rushing
5. Take a trip focused on rest
6. Visit friends or family
7. Travel during off-season
8. Go on a solo or personal retreat
9. Explore nature destinations
10. Take a road trip
11. Create a yearly travel budget
12. Travel with kids intentionally
13. Revisit a meaningful place

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Skill Goals

1. Learn piano
2. Learn a new language
3. Improve typing speed
4. Learn basic home repair skills
5. Learn budgeting or personal finance skills
6. Learn cooking techniques
7. Learn time management systems
8. Learn digital organization tools
9. Improve writing skills
10. Learn basic photography
11. Learn sewing fundamentals
12. Learn public speaking skills
13. Learn child development concepts
14. Learn note-taking systems
15. Learn self-teaching strategies

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Professional Goals

1. Make $X annual salary
2. Improve professional skills
3. Create a portfolio of work
4. Learn a new professional tool
5. Build an online presence
6. Network intentionally
7. Work fewer hours for same income
8. Launch a side project
9. Develop a long-term career plan
10. Improve focus during work time
11. Create systems to save time
12. Increase confidence professionally
13. Learn negotiation skills
14. Align work with family life

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Habit Goals

1. Make the bed daily
2. Journal regularly
3. Read daily
4. Stretch daily
5. Practice gratitude
6. Plan the next day every evening
7. Drink water first thing in the morning
8. Reduce screen time
9. Keep a consistent morning routine
10. Tidy one small area daily
11. Reflect weekly
12. Track habits monthly
13. Take intentional breaks
14. Practice deep breathing
15. End the day without screens

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