A Gentle Ending to 2025 and a Rest-Filled Beginning to 2026
We blinked, and suddenly 2025 is coming to a close.
As the year wraps up, I hope you’ve had even a small moment to pause—to recognize just how far you’ve come and to celebrate the simple but profound truth that you are still here.
You’ve lived through hard days, demanding weeks, and for some, a deeply challenging year. Maybe 2025 didn’t look the way you imagined back in January.
But you kept showing up.
That resilience is worth honoring.
Looking Toward 2026 With Gentle Hope
Some people start planning months in advance (hi, it’s me 🙋♀️), while others ease into the new year slowly and intentionally. There’s no right way.
But I invite you today to pause and ask yourself two simple questions:
What are you hoping for in 2026?
What do you imagine your future self will say about the year ahead?
Not resolutions. Not pressure.
Just gentle curiosity.
Two Ideas to Support a Meaningful Start to 2026
1. Start With Rest, Not Rushing
There’s always pressure to overhaul your life on January 1.
But this year?
I’m challenging you to begin differently.
Start with rest.
Start with presence.
Start with God’s pace, not the world’s push.
If that resonates, you’ll love the Rest Challenge, a 31-day guide designed to help you begin the year gently and intentionally. You can download it or follow along with me on Instagram in January.
2. Get a Buddy—Because Growth Happens in Community
Whether you're setting big goals or simply trying to stay afloat, life is easier when someone walks beside you.
Reach out to one friend and make a simple pact:
Check in with each other once a week.
That check-in can be:
A quick text
A “what’s one win this week?”
A prayer request
A moment of encouragement
We were created for community, accountability, and shared strength. Choose one person to support through 2026 and let them support you, too.
Two Things I’m Loving Right Now
The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Not a new book, but a powerful one—especially if you’re thinking about changes you want to make in 2026. Sometimes courage is only five seconds away.
If you love hot tea, add this to your list. Their blends are rich, creative, and comforting, and their seasonal tea club is a monthly highlight for me.
A Quote for the New Year
“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” — Josiyah Martin
A new beginning doesn’t require a new you.
Just a willing you.
Your Free January Resources
If your hopes for 2026 include strengthening your faith, improving your fitness, or nourishing your body with better food and rhythms, I’ve created this for you.
Join the FREE Rest to Rise Challenge.
It’s gentle, grounding, and the perfect way to walk into the new year with clarity and calm.
And if you’re looking for deeper community, encouragement, and support all year long, the Rooted + Steady Circle waitlist is officially open. Join today to be the first to hear when doors open.
