New year…

…better me!

You know that famous saying, “New year, new me?”  Well, I’ve decided to not use that saying anymore.  “New year, better me” sounds more realistic and doesn’t sound as if I am putting unnecessary pressure on myself.  If I’ve learned anything about myself, I’ve learned that putting unnecessary pressure on myself causes anxiety and often lands me in a dark place where disappointment, self-pity, and depression reside…and honestly, I don’t have time for that.  I’ve got things to do and going back to that dark place isn’t one of them.

I’ve already expressed how 2025 went for me in my previous blogs so I won’t bore you with a recap.  Instead, I’d like to express the excitement and readiness I have for 2026.  This year is all about bettering me in all aspects-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  I am stepping outside of my comfort zone even further and making things happen for myself and my family. 

As I sit here and think about the plans I have for 2026, I keep reminding myself to “Breathe.”  And keep telling myself that “I can do this” and “God’s got me.”  Am I nervous?  Yes.  Am I afraid to fail?  Of course.  Do I feel that burning desire to start this new chapter and make things happen?  ABSOLUTELY!  And that right there, that ABSOLUTELY, keeps me going.

Will it be easy?  Of course not.  You know that other famous saying, “Nothing worth having comes easy?”  If you want to make a change and get out of your situation, you must make sacrifices.  I’ve had to sit with myself and have MANY talks about the sacrifices I am going to make in 2026 (and 2027 and 2028 and probably 2029), and I had to tell myself, “Kay, nothing worth having comes easy.  Lock in and get it done!”  And that is what I am going to do! 

So, lock it and get it done!

Let’s go!!!!