New Year, Same Me
The ball has dropped, the bells have chimed, the champagne has popped, and the new year has begun. Happy New Year, happy 2026!
Over the past couple of weeks, I spent a lot of time reflecting on the year I just had and setting intentions for the one ahead, and I am sure some of you have done the same. I’ve written notes in journals, I have created lists on phone apps, and I've even met up with friends to sit and plan and reflect together. We had a vision-board making event at my house, and it was inspiring to create together and hear what my friends hope for, so I know how I can support them in 2026 and how I can lean on them to reach our goals together.
A lot of people take the new year as a sign of renewal, rebirth, and recreating themselves. As the saying goes, “new year, new me.” And, I commend everyone who is following that mantra as they begin 2026, but I am focusing on a new endeavor for growth this year: “New Year, Same Me.”
No, I am not so arrogant as to believe that there is nothing wrong with how I live life or that nothing needs to change. Actually, I’d like to make many changes in my life, but what has been sticking with me over these past weeks of reflection is that I am proud of who I am now. I am proud of the work I have put into myself these last 26 years. I feel strong and empowered to continue being myself.
It is natural that we grow and change and evolve, that’s just life. But, what I intend to focus on is bringing my favorite parts of myself, the parts I’ve worked so hard on to establish within myself, to the table as I continue to evolve over the years. Life is always throwing curveballs and providing moments to humble you or to reflect. I don’t doubt that I could be a better, stronger, or healthier person. I still have goals to be healthier, hit the gym more, eat better, read a bunch of books, and a whole slew of other “cliches”, but I don’t want a clean slate, I don’t want to “start all over”, I just want to grow into who I am meant to be in 2026.
My mentality won’t be seeking a new me; it will be holding onto the same me and watching how I evolve over the next 12 months. I am super excited to see what I make of it. I wish you all the best of luck in your resolutions, and I hope you have a healthy and happy new year. As always, thanks for reading! 💜
