Monday, January 5, 2026

Keeping it Simple

This year, I’m keeping it simple. 

BREATHE

CREATE

MOVE

READ

WRITE

 

When life feels like a big game of dodgeball, and I find myself ducking out of the way or catching full on what’s hurtling toward me, I hope that shifting my mindset to one of those five areas will make it easier to get back up when I’m brought to my knees by a dodgeball in the gut. 

 

And, as an optimistic realist - or realistic optimist! – I plan to hold onto hope the way I once held onto those notes that got me out of gym class: tightly, and with gratitude. 

 

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How are you approaching the new year? What will you focus on in 2026? Any suggestions for me in any of those five areas?

4 comments:

  1. I love your simple list. I think it'll help you stick to your list. Happy New Year!

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    1. Thanks, Natalie. I'm hoping that by keeping it simple like this, I'll stay a little more even-keeled. Fingers crossed!

      Happy New Year to you, too!

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  2. Yeah, I like that list. I'd add - drop out of dodgeball game...

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    1. Believe me, I would much rather sit on the sidelines and read a good book. :)

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