Happy New Year to our community of empowered parents!
Reflecting on 2025 has left me with a very clear objective for 2026; flipping the script.
Here's why;
We are living in a culture that rarely pauses.
Constant stimulation. Endless comparison. The quiet pressure to want more, do more, be more.
And while much of this has been normalized, the cost is showing.
Many of us are exhausted; mentally, emotionally, and physically. We feel depleted, burnt out, and quietly questioning our own worth. This doesn’t just affect how we feel; it ripples into every area of life. Our work suffers. Our relationships feel strained. Our patience wears thin. And the way we show up as parents often reflects how overwhelmed we’ve become.
If this resonates, you’re not failing. You’re responding to a system that was never designed to protect your well-being.
A Different Approach for a New Year
As we step into 2026, I want to offer an alternative to the familiar cycle of overwhelm.
This year, let’s flip the script.
Let’s hit unsubscribe from the noise.
Unfollow what drains us.
Question what we’ve been told is “normal.”
And take back control of our time, energy, and attention.
This isn’t about perfection or productivity. It’s about alignment. It’s about choosing a life that feels intentional rather than reactive.
Less Noise. More Meaning.
Flipping the script doesn’t mean doing more. In fact, it often starts with doing less.
Less noise.
Less screens.
Less stuff.
Less commitments.
Less comparison.
Less idleness that leaves us scrolling instead of restored.
And in place of that, we make room for what actually nourishes us:
More time outdoors.
More time with yourself.
More connection with your partner and your kids.
More rest without guilt.
More intentional gratitude.
More purpose in how you spend your time.
This shift isn’t about deprivation, it’s about discernment. Knowing what deserves a place in your life and what no longer does.
So… How Do We Actually Do This?
The first step is simpler than it sounds, but often overlooked:
knowing what you want; for yourself and for your family.
No vague resolutions. Not goals based on what everyone else is doing.
But, intentional, values-driven goals with clear markers for success.
This is the framework I use when coaching parents:
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Identify your values (3–5 max)
These are your anchors. They guide decisions, boundaries, and priorities. -
Set intentional goals
Goals that support those values, not compete with them. -
Prioritize your time accordingly
Your calendar should reflect what matters most, not just what’s loudest. -
Measure success with awareness, not pressure
Progress isn’t perfection. It’s alignment over time.
When your values lead, your choices become clearer. When your time is protected, your energy follows.
An Invitation for 2026
I invite you to begin this year with intention, awareness, and grace.
Change is never easy, but neither is staying stuck in a cycle of constant overwhelm we’ve grown used to calling “normal.”
You are allowed to want a different pace.
You are allowed to redefine success.
You are allowed to flip the script.
Here’s to a 2026 that feels more grounded, more connected, and more aligned with who you truly want to be.