Hello and happy new year!
I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the new year. I want to kick off a new year of newsletters with an easy one to get my gears going.
Please enjoy my first 12345 of 2026 <3
5 journal prompts
What is a fun and unserious goal you have for 2026?
If your pet were human, what would they be like? How would they dress, what would they be into, and how would they act?
What is something you want to do more of, and how can you make it happen?
Who are you jealous of and why? How can you achieve what they have?
What limiting beliefs are holding you back from your dream life?
4 recommendations
I Love LA on HBO Max
It’s so funny…every character is hateable but like in a fun Gen Z way. I love Rachel Sennott!!!
Chamomile lavender tea
So so so so good, it calms me so much at the end of the day. It’s been my ritual, and I am actually running out of this tea and need to get more immediately.
Fluffy robe
Winter just isn’t winter without a lovely, fluffy robe to slip on in the evening. Mine is from Old Navy. You may purchase from wherever they sell fluffy robes. I also think robes are so chic.
Jelly cats
For a birthday gift, I received a croissant jelly cat, and I am so happy and joyful. Jelly cats bring me whimsy, so I think everyone should get a jelly cat. I also have a marshmallow jelly cat bag charm.
3 habits
Morning pages
I have been pretty consistent with morning pages since November, and it really helps me start my day off right. I find myself being the most anxious first thing in the morning, so it helps to get all of those thoughts out of my brain.
Vitamins
I was really bad at taking my vitamins, but now I have alarms set to go off so I take them when I am supposed to. I worked with my doctor to make sure I was taking the right vitamins to stay on top of my health!
Evening skincare
The most essential habit in the winter! I pull out my favorite rich moisturizer in the winter because it helps keep my skin hydrated. It honestly feels like a treat because of how hydrating it feels on my skin.
2 bucket list items
Go to my second national park
I went to the Rocky Mountains earlier this year, and now I really want to visit another national park. I enjoy being outdoors and going on easy hikes, so I'm hoping to visit another national park soon.
Learn to play an instrument again
I recently began taking violin classes, and I am super excited to reconnect with music again. I last played the violin in middle school, so it has been nearly 15 years! But I was thrilled to pick up my violin and bow again.
1 theme to muse on
I was watching a vlog on YouTube by Hannah Elise, who is a creator I’ve loved for a while. She was talking about how she wanted to learn how to slow down and intentionally practice slowing down. That’s the theme I want to focus on for this year. I want to slow down so I can slow down my thoughts and ground myself. My anxiety makes me feel like I need to do everything quickly, but it keeps me from relaxing and getting real rest. I want to walk more slowly to the train and take a beat before responding. I want to have a slow night routine to help me rest and relax better.
See ya!
Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you next week!
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