Jan. 2 is more important than Jan 1!

Hello Sunshine!

Happy fresh New Year!  

So, why is Jan. 2 more important than Jan. 1?

Everyone knows that Jan. 1 is still "The Holidays." But Jan. 2?  That's when we get to work!  Now listen, a few years ago I sent out an email on this same day saying that it's OK if you just ease into the new year with no resolutions at all... and I still mean that.

Each of us is in a different season of life and sometimes what we need most is rest and recovery and cocooning as our nervous systems heal from major life-shifting events.  If that's the season you're in... go gently into 2026 putting no pressure on yourself to change a single thing.

BUT... when your life is in balance, and you FEEL the momentum of the new year calling you toward the next thing you're ready for... well, we have got to harness that and ride spectacularly on that wave! Hang ten baby!

On Jan. 2, what are you gonna do that you've been wanting to do and you have not done yet?  Think of one thing you can easily accomplish tomorrow (or today if you're opening this in the morning!)

One thing! Will you commit to drinking those 8 glasses of water? Will you actually DO your pelvic floor exercises? Will you meditate? Walk 10K steps?  Walk 1K steps with a weighted vest? Will you start learning that thing you keep meaning to learn? Write the first paragraph of your book?

Girl, you've got dreams.

What the next smallest step you want to take to get moving in that direction?

What will you do on Jan. 2 that is the beginning of your commitment to yourself to begin becoming the person WHO.

The person who has great relationships with her children does WHAT (for example). 

The person who has a strong body does what?

The person who is financially independent does what?

For me, momentum is always in my coaching business. How can I get more joy out there in the world? What can I teach next? What can I learn more about so that I'm super skilled at creating transformation for my clients. What can I do today to share the tools I know that might help someone reach THEIR goals or feel better right now?

In my personal life though, one thing I don't give enough attention to is my own creativity and hobbies.  I haven't been great about doing something just for me, just for the joy of it. When I think about this as a goal for 2026, I keep thinking about doing stand up comedy. I want to do that so bad!  I want to practice with an improv group locally. I had the chance to try this in Bali where the improv community is vibrant and rich! I know I can find this here, I just haven't tried. That's what I'm gonna do tomorrow. I'm gonna look for groups that meetup and be funny together.

Whatcha gonna do, Sunshine?

Write back and tell me!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May 2026 be the year we SHINE!

PS The picture is from my BADASS tear away calendar. Have you EVER READ You Are A Badass?  It's one of the BEST most motivating books. I listen to it on repeat on walks and in the car... it's really good, y'all.