February is the New January

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Happy 2026 readers! With this first post in the new year, I feel like I need to come up with something inspirational. What words of wisdom can I provide you that will motivate you to achieve all you want in this brand-new year of opportunity? Well, to be honest, I have been thinking about what to write for the past few days and I haven't come up with anything. I've been very uninspired. My husband said earlier this week, "It's really not fair. We arrive at Thanksgiving, and before we know it, we are hit with Christmas and New Years. Then all of the sudden we are expected to pull our life together and start accomplishing new goals. I'm just trying to get through this week!"

It's true! No one knows what time or even what day it is during that week between Christmas and New Years. Most people's work schedules are thrown off which can throw off your sleep schedule. Mix in all the holiday meals and goodies, throwing off your usual eating routine, and you have a perfect combination that can make you feel "off" in every area of your life. Yet, we are expected to come up with resolutions that set the tone for the rest of the year. I have decided that February will be my new January. In the meantime, I am enjoying the extra family time, the extra rest time and the extra treats. I know that I haven't completely fallen off the wagon, I'm just taking a small break and that is OKAY! I give myself grace and permission to slack. 

When February arrives, I want to have my goals set for the year. Last year I broke them into four categories: spiritual, physical, emotional and for this blog. I will put them into writing and share them here so you can follow along, and I am kept accountable. I do best with accountability, as long as I am honest with you and with myself. Nutrition is still the number one area of struggle for me. I ran yesterday (Saturday) for the first time in 2026 and the quote, "You can't outrun bad nutrition." was on repeat in my head. I said before that I gave myself grace to slack, and I absolutely do, but I sure can tell when I'm fueling my body with better options. While I am excited to get back into a routine, I also know that I will fail from time to time and, again, that is OKAY! If I fall, I will get back up. After all, if God can give me grace upon grace, I certainly can provide grace to myself as well. 

"Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from his fullness, for the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:16-17 (CSB)

Grace and a blessed year to you all. Thanks for joining me on the journey!

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