Welcome 2026

Hi friends,

Every January, we’re inundated with pressure to become better.
Lose 5 pounds! Drink more water! Save more money! I’ll be the first to acknowledge that self-improvement is a worthy goal, but before you set your resolutions in stone, consider this - how do your goals make you feel?

If your resolutions feel shaming, they probably won’t set you up for sustainable change. For example, instead of “Lose 5 pounds,” try a smaller step (no pun intended!) that compassionately takes you in the direction you want to go: “When I can, I’ll park farther away from the entrance to the store.” This still supports your health, but it focuses on what’s within your control. We’re looking for progress over perfection!

Here are a few more examples of compassionate goals:

• I’ll leave my phone in a different room while I’m eating dinner.

• I’ll use self-soothing skills when I notice my anxiety rising.

• I’ll aim to do one household task each morning.

This gentle shift in language allows us to identify goals that move us towards success. As we ease into 2026, what is one compassionate goal you can set for yourself?

With Gratitude,

Amanda