Forget RESOLTUIONS try INTENTIONS!

Happy New Year!

Let’s step into 2026 with optimism, a little laughter, and a whole lot less pressure. And can we make one small agreement right now?

Forget RESOLUTIONS...try INTENTIONS.

Resolutions tend to sound bold on January 1st… and then disappear by about January 8th (usually somewhere between the leftover cookies and the first unexpected life drama). They’re often based on what we think we should do — and that’s a fast track to feeling like we’ve “failed.”

Intentions are different.

An intention is something you want to do. It’s personal. It’s flexible. It can be the beginning of a dream — or simply a gentle decision to focus on what genuinely matters to you now.

Plant the seed of a dream in your mind… and let it take root.

But first... Let's celebrate the OLD!

Before you rush into “new year, new everything,” take a moment to look back and celebrate your wins — big, small, and quietly heroic.

Because trials and tribulations happen to all of us. Sometimes we struggle. Sometimes we wobble. Sometimes we cry (sad tears, happy tears, or the “I’m just tired” kind). But most of the time, we cope. We figure things out. We keep going.

So give yourself credit.

It’s easy to forget the hard conversation you handled well, the family situation you navigated with grace, or the work challenge you pushed through. Those moments are proof of your resilience, wisdom, and character.

Remind yourself: you did your best. And that matters.

Then look at the NEW - with Intentions!

A resolution is usually a one-off and very black-and-white: “I will” or “I failed.”

An intention is more like a road map. You choose a direction, you start where you are, and if you take a detour you don’t quit — you recalibrate.

Your intention could be about your health, relationships, finances, confidence, career, or simply enjoying life more. It will probably start small, but it can grow into something life-changing.

Ask yourself:

• How do I want to live in 2026?

• What do I want more of — and less of?

• What would make me feel proud when I look back next December?

Taking Positive Steps...

And here's where my Style Confidence hat comes in... because we know that when we look good we feel good! 

When you feel you look good, you naturally show up differently — you stand taller, speak up faster, and stop shrinking to fit in.

So maybe your intention is:

• to get dressed with purpose (even if you’re “only at home”)

• to refresh your hair, makeup, or glasses so they actually feel like YOU

• to stop saving your best clothes for “someday”

• to wear colors and shapes that light up your face and make you feel alive

• to listen to your body talk — and learn what really flatters you now!

Confidence isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling comfortable in your own skin and letting your presence do the talking.

A few more intention areas worth considering...

SELF-CARE

Sleep, nourishment, movement, check-ups, and support. Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s fuel.

AGE-RELATED CHANGES

Menopause, weight changes, aging skin… it’s real. Explore options (HRT or natural approaches), but most importantly: treat yourself with kindness. Aging is a privilege.

CONNECTION

If life has changed your social circle — retirement, working from home, loss, relocation — make connection an intention. One message, one class, one coffee can shift everything.

FINANCES / CAREER

Small steps count. A plan, a tweak, a new skill, a new look for a new chapter — from small acorns…!

So this year, let’s not just reflect. Let’s reset, reframe, and imagine.

Forget resolutions… try intentions — and move through 2026 with grace, gratitude, and the steady belief that you still have so much ahead of you.