It has been far too long since my last blog post.
Happy New Year. 2026 is finally here, and to be honest, it feels like just another year—until I take the time to think about what that actually means for me.
“Happy, healthy, and hype” has long been my default mode of operation. It is the energy I try to bring into my work, my relationships, and my downtime. Lately, though, I have realized that I do not spend enough time reflecting on what those words truly mean in my own life. Too often, my energy is directed outward. Whether I am working, having fun, or trying to relax, I find myself measuring those moments against the world’s expectations instead of my own.
Reflection has made one thing clear: the only opinion that truly matters is mine.
What actually makes me happy?
What does “healthy” look like for me—not for anyone else?
What am I genuinely hyped about?
Those questions are a meaningful starting point. The answers already exist in my head, but they deserve to be written down, revisited, and practiced. This year is about doing more of that—being intentional, grounding myself in my own definitions, and showing up with a greater sense of self-love.
Here’s to 2026, not as just another year, but as an opportunity to live more aligned and more authentic.
How much of your happiness is shaped by your own values versus expectations placed on you by others?
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