AliIn a few hours it’ll be a New Year! Resolutions feel so burdensome. Here are a few New Year mindset tips to ease into 2026. The biggest being — LET IT UNFOLD.
You know — like a flower!
EASY NEW YEAR MINDSET TIPS
People can be so intense sometimes — especially when it comes to setting goals for a New Year (this one being 2026). There’s nothing wrong with being highly motivated, but it can be really burdensome.
What’s my advice?
EASE INTO THE NEW YEAR
Maybe pick one or two gentle goals. These can be slight mindset shifts.
Be kind to yourself.
Think of the New Year as a beautiful flower bud — tightly wrapped up and full of potential.
Welcome God into your New Year plans. Sit with Him. Connect with the One who loves you most and knows what’s best. Remember that His plans for you are way better than anything you could dream up. Ask God to put His plans in your heart. He created you, loves you and gave you all those talents and quirks. He made you into the perfect package.
Then, allow circumstances to unfold.
DIP YOUR TOE INTO THE WATER — THEN WAIT
Dip your toe into the water and see the ripples. Let things settle, then dip again. I like this metaphor for listening to the Holy Spirit, moving, and then waiting again.
It’s all about joy in the moment.
Try a short meditation on God’s Word — to finish up 2025 and set the tone of 2026.
And let all things rest in God’s beautiful, capable hands.
Take the New Year one step — one petal — at a time. Allow God to move and follow His lead.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? SHARE YOUR NEW YEAR MINDSET TIPS:
Happy, blessed New Year! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below. What helps you welcome the New Year — mindfully? Or, what’s your gentle ambition? Mine is to write a short blog post once every two weeks. 🙂
Blessings, Ali 🙂
The idea of focusing on picking a single word and creating a simple ritual turns the overwhelming pressure of resolutions into something manageable and personal. I love this technique. I agree with you that the review of the past year achievements to be conducted with kindness, not just criticism.
I also like the idea of scheduling time for new habits directly into the calendar. This shifts planning from a hopeful thought to a logistical step.
The balance that I am still struggling to achieve is between commitment and the fear of not being able to adhere to my own plan. Am I over-promising myself, or am I keeping things extremely loose?
I’m glad my article encouraged you. That’s my goal in life, actually. 🙂 All I can say is, be gracious with yourself and with others. I’m still learning this. Prayer is important, I believe, and asking God what His “best” is for you. It always involves dependence upon Him — so much of what’s valuable in life is found in the positive influence we have on others. Be gentle with those that try you, and especially be gentle with yourself — no matter what your larger goals are. Happy New Year! 🙂