Before you sprint into 2026 with a new planner and a fresh set of promises about all the wonderful things you want to accomplish this year, I want to invite you to do something quietly powerful: pause and reflect. Yes, sit in a quiet space and just reflect.
Look back over the last 12 months with curiosity, not criticism. What did you survive that you’re proud of? What did you learn about your energy, your boundaries, your relationships, your resilience? What worked – consistently, and what or even who kept draining you on repeat?
Here’s a simple reflection trio:
- Keep: The habits that supported you (even in small ways)? Think: morning walks, hydration, weekly planning, prayer/meditation, reading before bed, saying “no” once in a while (smile).
- Change: Which habits are stealing your time, peace, energy or confidence? Think: overcommitting, late-night scrolling (ouch, that’s my Achilles heal) procrastinating the important stuff, people-pleasing, or letting your inner critic run the meeting.
- Start: What one habit would make the biggest difference if you practiced it most days? Think: Journaling, a 5 minute meditation, healthier meals!
Now for the fun part: start 2026 the way you want it to end.
If you want December 2026 to feel calm, then you begin January with calm choices. If you want to feel confident, you practice small brave actions now. If you want more joy, you schedule it like it matters—because it does.
Try this “end-of-year energy” question:
On December 31, 2026, what do you want to be able to say about who you became this year?
Then choose one positive habit that supports that identity. Not ten. One.
On December 31, 2026, what do you want to be able to say about who you became this year?
Then choose one positive habit that supports that identity. Not ten. One.
Here’s your first rep: tonight, write three wins from 2025, one lesson, and one promise you’ll keep. Put it somewhere visible. Your future self doesn’t need perfection they need momentum, support, and a plan that you follow through on.
Positive mindset isn’t wishful thinking. It’s built through positive habits: self-talk that’s kind but honest, routines that protect your health, boundaries that guard your peace, and follow-through that rebuilds trust with yourself.
And if you want a fast, eye-opening way to understand what’s really driving your stress (and what to do about it), take the PQ (Positive Intelligence) Assessment. It’ll help you spot your Saboteurs and strengthen your mental fitness—so you can move through 2026 with more clarity, calm, and control. Then book a FREE 20 minute consultation with me, so we can break it down.
PQ Assessment link: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions
FREE Consultation link: https://coachjeanette.com/book-a-call
Thank you for reading.
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