I Don’t Do January Resets

Why I treat this month as practice, not pressure

Welcome to 2026

I’ve always thought of January as a practice month.

I’ve never been great at flicking a switch from Christmas straight into goals, routines and forward motion. I need the buffer. The pause between Christmas and New Year. The soft landing before the year really begins.

February is where it starts for me.

This year, especially, that space felt important.

Our silly season was intentionally… not very silly. We chose selective celebrating with a big side of rest. A few gatherings, yes, but mostly slow days close to home with immediate and a little extended family. Plenty of laughter, games, good food, naps, movement and proper joy.

The intention was simple. To head into the new year feeling steady, not depleted.

And honestly, it felt like we nailed it.

At one point, when my parents packed up to head home, I said it out loud. It felt like we’d created our own little health retreat. Early beach mornings or gentle exercise. Healthy meals. Vitamin D when the weather allowed. Guilt-free naps. Movie nights. No crazy schedules or constant demands.

Curious how your silly season felt. Did you lean into rest, or did it feel anything but restful?

Just before the New Year, I quietly started something new, too. A fitness goal. Running. Well, jogging.

I’m not a runner. Never really have been. I’ve done the odd fun run over the years, but my happy place has always been strength training and walking. For 2026, I want to bring more cardio and short sprints into my routine. Less about aesthetics, more about fatigue management, heart health, VO2 max and longevity.

One morning, I surprised myself with a gentle 2.5km jog to a cafe. Coffee with Dad (70 years young!) and Pat, then a brisk walk home. Pat is easing back into fitness after his accident earlier this year, so it felt nice that we were all moving at a similar, very gentle pace.

Nothing heroic. No watch obsession. No proving anything.

Just movement, sunshine, coffee and a quiet reminder that starting before you feel ready still counts.

All of this feels connected to where I’m at right now. Choosing steadiness over urgency. Supporting my body instead of pushing through it. Letting things build slowly.

Playing the long (longevity) game.

Which brings me to something I’ve been working on.

Choose Yourself is almost here.

It’s the guide I wish I’d had when I didn’t feel like myself anymore. When extreme fatigue, anxiety, brain fog and mood swings crept in, and I kept blaming stress and external factors.

In 2024, I disappeared for a while and chose myself. This ebook shares my lived experience of taking control of my symptoms and learning how to support myself through perimenopause, gently and realistically.

It’s written for women who want clarity, validation and a starting point that doesn’t feel overwhelming.

The ebook will be delivered on February 1, 2026. It’s currently available on preorder with an early bird $10 off the usual price of $27USD until then.

If it feels relevant for where you’re at, pre-order here.

Here’s to a softer start to the year. And to choosing ourselves, one small step at a time. 💛