TODAY I WILL:  

Water my own grass before I admire someone else’s.

New Year’s Self-Reflection

New Year, new goals? Absolutely. But this year, let’s try building goals based on how we feel, too. You might even choose a theme for the new year based on how you want to feel.

Start by setting aside just 10 minutes and asking yourself these questions:

1. What felt energizing last year?

2. What completely drained me?

3. What made me feel fulfilled?

4. What am I done pretending to care about?

5. What would I like to do more of?

When you answer, remember it’s just about being honest with yourself—no judging or overthinking! It’s all about optimizing your life and reconnecting with what matters to you.

Nothing sets up a new year like the perfect plan(ner). Whether you’re a color-coded queen, a minimalist goal-setter, or just trying to remember what day it is, we’ve rounded up the best planners and journals to help you stay on top of it all. 

For Mindfulness: The Cosmic Starlight Journal

This guided journal blends wisdom from yoga, energy healing, and self-development into a place to help you reflect. Perfect for setting intentions. 

For the Traditionalist: 2026 Weekly Spiral Planner

Why complicate things? This easy to use planner will keep you beautifully organized with spacious weekly layouts that give you plenty of room to dream.  

For Motivation: The Growth & Goals Sticker Book

Filled with habit trackers, affirmations, and goal-crushing labels, this book is all about celebrating progress to help you stay motivated all year long. 

For a Creative Outlet: A Year of Junk Journaling

Let this serve as your creative companion for turning everyday scraps into meaningful self-expression with prompts to reflect on the day or inspire the next. 

For Reading Goals: Reading Guide Journal

This guided journal is the perfect place to keep track, rate, and reflect on every book you read (or DNFed) this year. We love the bold cover designs and the thoughtful prompts.

The Anti-Hustle Goal Plan (a.k.a. Doing Less, Better)

If your idea of “getting your life together” does not involve a 5 A.M. alarm, a color-coded calendar, or romanticizing burnout, you’re not alone. The anti-hustle goal plan is gaining traction as more people opt out of all-or-nothing productivity culture and into something far more sustainable. The shift? Progress that fits into real life, not a fantasy version.

Instead of chasing massive milestones, this approach centers on micro-habits. We’re talking tiny, repeatable actions that don’t require a full personality overhaul. Think five minutes of movement instead of a daily workout streak, or jotting down one priority instead of mapping out an entire week. Research shows that small wins build momentum and confidence, making it easier to stay consistent without the pressure spiral.

Another key idea making the rounds is intention stacking, or pairing a new habit with something you already do. A quick stretch while your coffee brews. Reviewing goals while brushing your teeth. It’s less about carving out more time and more about using what’s already there. The result feels effortless instead of aspirational.

And the most radical part of all: permission to change your mind. The anti-hustle mindset acknowledges that goals can evolve as your energy, priorities, and circumstances shift. Pivoting isn’t failure, it’s feedback. The takeaway is clear: you don’t need to grind harder to make progress. You just need a plan that actually works with your life, not against it.

Prosecco & Possibility

Since manifesting starts with a good vibe, why not invite your favorite people over to create vision boards together? You can still do some soul-searching, but you’ll also have support to craft the new year you really want.

First, Set the Mood for Manifestation

Cue the playlist (good vibes only, please) and get a table ready for potential with a plastic tablecloth or kraft paper to encourage messiness and creativity. You’ll need poster board, stacks of old magazines, printed quotes, washi tape, glitter glue, scissors, and glue sticks. Don’t forget to tell everyone to bring some of their own photos, too.

Then, Fuel the Festivities

Try serving something that feels fun and low effort. To craft a Blood Orange French 75