One Day at a Time as the New Year Begins
A gentle reminder as we step out of 2025 and into the unknown of 2026
After today, we have 2 days left into year 2025.
Are you nervous or are you excited?
That transition from the old year to the new one can stir up a wide range of emotions. For some, there’s a surge of excitement. Maybe you have a milestone coming up, or big plans you’re eager to execute in the new year.
For others, the thought of a new year brings an uneasy sense of uncertainty. Maybe something disrupted your plans. Maybe everything was turned upside down recently, and you’re still trying to find the shore after feeling underwater for so long. Maybe someone who was once part of your life won’t be joining you in this next season.
Whether you’re overjoyed or feeling under a cloud, I want to remind you of one simple thing: take everything one day at a time.
Don’t feel compelled to have everything figured out on Day 1 of 2026, whether that day feels like it arrived quickly or slowly. Instead, take a pulse check on yourself.
How are you genuinely doing?
Do you need time to reflect?
Do you need time to reset?
Do you need time to research for your plan?
Do you need time with a licensed mental health professional?
Ask yourself what you need right now, in this moment. Then focus on planning just the next few steps that will help you get to a place where you can flesh out a fuller plan later.
Sometimes we rush ourselves into having everything perfectly together, and in doing so, we burn ourselves out. Pay attention to the amount of pressure you’re putting on yourself so you don’t end up wanting to give up before you’ve even taken a baby step forward.
And if you’ve read this far thinking I’m pointing a finger at you?
Pause.
This message is actually for me.
I didn’t quite execute my plans in the latter half of 2025 the way I wanted to. Life started “life-ing” or, in other words, becoming unpredictable in ways that stirred up situations and feelings I didn’t anticipate. I had to slow all the way down to make sure I was taking better care of myself. So as December came to a close, I noticed feelings of annoyance and disappointment creeping in.
Even though I didn’t get as far as I hoped, that doesn’t mean I didn’t take steps at all. We have to learn to give ourselves credit for the small steps we take, because at the end of the day, that’s STILL progress.
So you know what, I’m proud of me for making progress and you should be proud of yourself too!
What did you start doing toward your goal?
What did you learn from the experience that you don’t want to carry into the new year?
What do you want to continue doing because it’s been working well for you?
How can you be more efficient with the things you want to carry forward?
Give yourself credit, friend. You made it through 2025. Maybe you have a few bruises from it, or maybe you’re floating on cloud nine. Either way, as you step into 2026, I invite you to take a deep breath and move forward one day at a time as you adjust to the new and unknown.
As for me, I plan to be much more consistent in writing for this blog to share as much research I’ve been studying alongside insights from my experience as an Instructional Designer and Coach. I also plan to release new digital activities and resources for paid subscribers to support them on their journeys. And yes, I plan to be more active on platforms like Linkedin, Threads, Instagram, and Youtube.
I have a big heart for providing resources that support thriving in both professional and personal life especially around wellbeing. I truly believe this kind of support shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to afford. With every premium offering, please know I’m doing my best to keep it affordable while still covering the cost of the tools and programs I use to create quality resources.
In fact—pause.
I want to take a moment to thank two very kind people.
Thank you to my first paid subscriber, Sydney.
Sydney is a friend I met while attending the University of Memphis in undergrad. She’s fun, light-hearted, not afraid to speak her mind, and always has a sarcastic joke ready. She’d give you the shirt off her back! Sydney thrives as a speech pathologist, and I’m incredibly proud of her career journey. She was my first paid subscriber at the yearly subscription level.
Thank you, Sydney. I genuinely appreciate your support.
Thank you to my second paid subscriber, Prentiss.
Prentiss and I met in high school in Memphis, Tennessee. She’s sweet, bubbly, and one of the best hype women you could ever want at a party. Not only will she hype you up, but she’ll bring the energy to keep things going, and be there for the wind-down too. Prentiss thrives as a licensed attorney and a phenomenal baker (you can find her work here). She was my second paid subscriber at the monthly subscription level.
Thank you so much, Prentiss. Your support truly means a lot.
I needed to pause and acknowledge them, because it’s been a real source of motivation for me to keep going with this blog and the ideas behind it. Earlier this year, I offered live classes, but due to low attendance, conflicting schedules, and no-shows, I learned that I needed to pivot. I’m now focusing on offerings that don’t require aligned schedules so instead standalone products and services you can engage with on your own time.
While I feel more positive and motivated now, I’ll be honest: it was disappointing earlier this year. But I kept reminding myself that I had 78 free subscribers and 2 paid subscribers who believed in me even when there wasn’t much for them to gain beyond my gratitude. None of you HAD to subscribe but you did and I hope you know that I’m not taking that for granted.
That support made all the difference during the low moments.
So thank you whether you’re a free or paid subscriber. If you’ve enjoyed a post, I’d be grateful if you shared it with someone in your life who might need it whether its a friend, on your social media, or in your group chats. I have a lot planned for 2026, and I’m excited to release it with you.
I hope you’ll walk with me as we take things one day at a time setting new goals, adjusting plans, and moving forward together into 2026. In January we will discuss everything goal setting as well as different ways you can exhibit self control, how to not let fear hold you back, how to plan your goals based on researched best practices, how to select good accountability partners and so much more.
Let’s get going!
