Welcome to 2026.
This was the first New Year's Day I hadn't nursed a hangover or felt sorry for myself. Something I'm genuinely happy about. I didn't end the year with a bang like I had in years past. Instead, I sipped mocktails, spent the evening with people I love, danced, laughed, took photos, and enjoyed a beautiful dinner my friend Nicole made. We played our favorite Rummikub game and were in bed shortly after midnight.
And honestly? It was perfect.
While 2025 was one of the roughest years I've had emotionally, it was also one of the best. The irony isn't lost on me. It was the year I finally stopped fighting myself and let my nervous system settle. The year I learned that peace doesn't come from pushing harder - it comes from letting go.
Yesterday, I came across a post that felt worth sharing:
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January isn't a new year. It's the middle of deep winter.
There's very little light. Very little warmth.
There's very little light. Very little warmth.
And not a lot of spare energy going around.
Yet this is the month we're sold fresh starts, big plans, and “new year, new me” energy.
Yet this is the month we're sold fresh starts, big plans, and “new year, new me” energy.
Wintering is the inward season. When life slows, energy gathers, and nothing is meant to be rushed.
For most women, December wasn't restful - it was effort. Planning. Making it magical.
By midlife, the body knows rest isn't something to apologize for.
So when January arrives and motivation is low, that's wintering doing its work.
This month is for going inward. Hot tea. Early nights.
And letting winter be winter.
@healthyfitbella_
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I'm not against reflection or intention. I actually believe those things should happen regularly - not just once a year. We move through phases. Seasons. Moon cycles. We grow on our own timelines. And all of that makes us so incredibly unique and beautiful.
If you don't have it all figured out right now, you're not failing.
If you don't know what your goals are yet, you're not behind.
If you don't know what your goals are yet, you're not behind.
And here's where I'm landing this year:
2026 is the year I stop giving a shit about other people's expectations of what my life should look like.
The hype. The timelines. The pressure to perform a version of success that doesn't feel true in my body.
I'm no longer interested in chasing someone else's idea of momentum. It's all about my own.
This year is about moving toward a version of myself that I trust.
One that listens inward before reacting outward.
One that honors rest as much as action.
One that doesn't rush clarity - but allows it to arrive.
One that listens inward before reacting outward.
One that honors rest as much as action.
One that doesn't rush clarity - but allows it to arrive.
If you're feeling unmotivated, uncertain, or resistant to the “go harder” narrative right now, maybe nothing is wrong with you. Maybe you're just wintering. And maybe that's exactly where you're supposed to be. And that's okay.
If you're feeling this shift too, I'm here for it. And I'm hosting two Self-Worth Resets over the next two days.
A space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect to yourself.
Whether you join us or not, I'm wishing you the most beautiful weekend ahead. 🩷
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