After a year that felt more like a horror movie than reality, it’s time to set the baggage down. Politically, socially, and energetically, we’ve all felt the weight of a chaotic world—but what if 2026 didn't require you to do more, but to be more for yourself? Let’s explore how to make this a high-vibration journey back to the love and worthiness you deserve. It’s time to fill your own cup first
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s impossible to ignore the weight of the one we’re leaving behind. To say the last twelve months were "surreal" feels like an understatement. Between the political shifts and the global noise, many of us are arriving at January 1st feeling a bit frayed at the edges.
But here is the good news: You do not have to carry last year’s heavy energy into this year’s clean slate.
Cleansing Away the Weight
Before we step into the light of 2026, we must first permit ourselves to let go. Imagine yourself (or actually do this if it is safe to do so) stepping into a warm, cleansing bath, the water infused with everything you need to feel restored. As you soak, visualize the "surreal" stresses and heavy political noise of last year lifting off your skin like dust. When you pull the plug, watch all those outdated worries swirl down the drain, leaving you clean and light. If you feel the need for something more transformative, write a list of the things from last year you would like to be different this year. Imagine a crackling bonfire—toss every disappointment and "should" into the flames, watching them turn to harmless ash that blows away in the wind. Or perhaps, take a pair of scissors and visualize yourself gently snip-snip-snipping the list or the invisible threads that have kept your energy tethered to 2025. You aren't just starting a new calendar; you are untying yourself from the past so you can move forward unburdened.
Release the Pressure of "Resolutions"
Traditionally, this is the time we set rigid rules for ourselves. We make a list of "shoulds" that often end up making us feel like we’ve failed by February. This year, I invite you to try something different.
Be gentle. Instead of strict resolutions that feel like a chore, try setting General Intentions.
Instead of saying, "I must lose X pounds," try:
"I am going to take better care of myself."
This allows for flexibility and grace. Taking care of yourself might mean a hard workout one day, but it might mean an extra hour of sleep the next. It could be drinking more water every day, or setting something frustrating aside for a time. It covers eating better, choosing healthy activities over draining ones, and, most importantly, being kinder to the person in the mirror.
Full Cup
There is a common misconception that focusing intensely on yourself is selfish. In reality, no one should benefit from your resolve more than you do. Think of it this way:
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When your cup is empty, you give from a place of depletion and resentment.
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When your cup is overflowing because you have prioritized your own well-being, others benefit from the "overflow" of your light, patience, and energy.
Taking care of you is actually a gift to everyone around you. Sometimes that means gently setting boundaries and saying no. Communicating clearly will ensure that you have the space to focus on yourself when necessary.
2026: The Year of You
Let this be the year you stop waiting for external validation or permission. We often spend our lives looking outward for someone to complete us, but the most profound love story you will ever have is the one with yourself.
Loving yourself isn't just a cliché; it’s a superpower. When you resolve to be kinder to yourself, you make it infinitely easier to love others. By giving yourself the love, attention, and worthiness you deserve, you stop approaching relationships from a place of "need" and start approaching them from a place of "abundance."
This year, give yourself the things you’ve been searching for elsewhere:
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Love: Become your own greatest advocate and best friend.
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Belonging: Find it within your own heart first.
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Worthiness: Know it is your birthright, not something you earn.
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Happiness: Choose it in small, daily increments.
Let others resolve for themselves. You are not responsible for carrying the world’s vibrations—you are only responsible for yours. Allow yourself to desire the absolute best for your life, and never doubt that you deserve it.
You do.
What is one gentle intention you're setting for yourself this year?
Affirmations for a High-Vibe 2026
On Self-Care: "I honor my body and mind by choosing peace over pressure."
On Worthiness: "I am worthy of the love and attention I so freely give to others."
On Letting Go: "I release the weight of the past to make room for the light of the present."
On Abundance: "My cup is full, and I move through the world from a place of abundance."
On Deservingness: "I desire the best for myself, and I allow myself to receive it."
Ring in the New Year with a full cup. Have a safe and prosperous New Year!