Goals for 2026 That Will Actually Change Your Life

Instead of Adding More Goals This Year…Release What’s Holding You Back

Every year, the conversation around New Year’s resolutions sounds the same:
eat healthier, exercise more, find better work-life balance—repeat.

For some, this is the only time they pause to reflect on life goals. Others have learned to avoid the start-fail cycle altogether and skip resolutions entirely.

This year, I want to offer a different approach—one that is highly attainable and deeply transformative.

And here’s the best part:

It adds nothing to your already full life.

Instead of piling on more goals, start by releasing what’s weighing you down.

Release Outdated Self-Expectations

Release old identities, roles, and obligations that no longer align with who you are becoming.
Let go of the “shoulds.”

Shoulds are subtle forms of self-shaming—and they stop progress before it begins.

You do not need to perform.
Do nothing half-heartedly.
Authenticity—not perfection—is what people actually respond to.

Pause & Reflect
What expectations am I still carrying that no longer fit who I am becoming?

Release Emotional Entanglements

Let go of energy-draining relationships and turn in your people-pleasing membership card—for good.

Some relationships are meant for a season only.

Be grateful for what was shared, what was learned, and who you became—then release both them and yourself from forced or feigned care.

You will never make everyone happy—but you can make yourself whole.

Stop playing hostess to the world.
When you live well, others naturally benefit.

Pause & Reflect
Which relationships consistently drain my energy instead of restoring it?

Release Self-Sabotaging Thinking

Pay attention to the stories you tell yourself:

I’m not good enough.
Things never work out for me.

We live into what we believe—consciously and unconsciously.

Those thoughts quietly shape decisions, limit risks, and keep you looping in familiar patterns.

Let go of the internal drama.
Replace it with what is true, good, and right about you and your life.

Pause & Reflect
What thought do I repeat about myself that quietly limits what I believe is possible?

Release Rigidity

Life is constantly changing—and growth requires flexibility.

This doesn’t mean abandoning your values or integrity.
It means staying open when the plan goes off script.

There is always more than one path to a meaningful goal.

Rigidity shuts down learning, connection, and opportunity.
Curiosity and adaptability keep you moving forward.



Pause & Reflect
Where am I insisting on one “right” way instead of allowing myself to adapt?

Release Distractions

Still trying to reach last year’s goals?

Take an honest look at how much time and energy is lost to social media, news cycles, TV, and endless scrolling. The drain is real—and cumulative.

How many times have you looked up from your phone and thought,
“I don’t have time to work out today before I ________?”



Pause & Reflect
What am I giving my time to that no longer gives anything meaningful back?

Most people don’t need more goals.
They need to remove the self-inflicted clutter that blocks clarity, energy, and momentum.

When you intentionally cut the clutter, you reclaim the bandwidth to do what matters most.



Choose one question—not all of them—and sit with it this week.

Not sure what’s holding you back?
Struggling to untangle emotionally draining patterns or relationships?

👉 Call or click today, and let’s make 2026 the year you master your life—and your relationships.