“I opened my planner… and immediately closed it again.”
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That quiet pressure to decide everything suddenly feels louder in January. Goals. Plans. Declarations.
As if we’re supposed to wake up on 1 January as a brand‑new woman with perfect clarity and a colour‑coded vision board.
But truth? Our minds and bodies aren’t there yet.
January feels more like that moment after a long, emotional year when you finally sit down with a cup of coffee and exhale. You don’t jump up and sprint. You let yourself land.
Our nervous systems are still catching up. The year we lived didn’t just end because the calendar changed it’s still being processed in our bodies, our skin, our energy, our emotions.
Rushing into goals too quickly often leads us not to truth, but to comparison, urgency, and that old fear: “I should be further along by now.”
And we know from experience pressure never brings clarity. Safety does.
Step 1: Clear the Shelves
Imagine your mind like a row of jars on a shelf. Each jar holds something you carried from last year: beliefs, habits, fears, and memories.
- Take a moment to write down what held you back in 2025.
- Look at each “jar” and decide what isn’t coming with you.
- Throw it out. Really release it.
This is your mental spring cleaning.
Step 2: Fill the Jars with Intention
Now, for the jars you want to keep:
- Reframe them into what you do want to carry forward.
- Ask yourself: Why do I want this in my life? What purpose does it serve?
- Fill the jars with your intentions, hopes, and values for 2026.
This isn’t about big, intimidating goals. It’s about small, meaningful actions that stick.
Step 3: Two Simple Actions
Pick just two small, concrete steps for each intention.
- Tiny, achievable actions create momentum.
- They train your nervous system to trust that you’re moving in the right direction.
- Each small success builds confidence and clarity for the bigger picture.
Why small goals matter: Research shows that most New Year’s resolutions lose steam within the first few weeks of January. Many people have already let go of their big ambitions by mid‑month often because goals are too large or not tied to daily habits that stick. Starting small, with actions that feel doable, is the key to lasting change.
Remember: rest isn’t laziness. Stillness isn’t falling behind. Waiting doesn’t mean you’re stuck.
If your 2026 goals aren’t fully formed yet, that’s not a problem. You’re simply building from a place of honesty, alignment, and truth.
Take a breath. Pour your jars. Align your actions. Let the year unfold gently, with intention not pressure.
Your next chapter is ready when you are.
Love & Glow Always,
Hx
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My Jar of Intentions – 2026