2026: Holding Onto What Matters

As I think about 2026, it feels different than past New Year's.

Not louder.
Not more ambitious.
Just heavier, in a meaningful way.

This year marks 30 years since I graduated high school, and at the same time, my son is graduating high school. One chapter closes while another opens, all at once. Nothing will open your eyes to the passing of time like thinking about your firstborn leaving the nest.

And it’s made me reflect on how I live daily.

The Season of Structure

There was a time when I thrived on structure.

I tracked my food.
I charted my workouts.
I followed routines, protocols, and plans down to the smallest detail.

At the time, it felt responsible. Like I was taking my health seriously. And that season taught me a lot.

But eventually, structure turned into pressure.

Instead of supporting my life, my routines started running it.

The Shift

Today, I don’t chart my days.
I don’t track every choice.
I don’t feel the need to document everything I do.

And that doesn’t mean I stopped caring.

I still live a natural-ish lifestyle.
I still choose cleaner products where it matters.
I still support my health intentionally.

I’ve just stopped needing to prove it, to myself or to anyone else.

Why You Don’t See Everything Anymore

I get asked fairly often if I still use and sell Young Living, and the answer is yes, I do.

What’s changed is how I show up with it.

I don’t want to be online all the time.
I don’t want to feel like I need to post every product I use to validate my choices.

These things are so woven into my everyday life now that showing them constantly started to feel redundant.

That doesn’t mean I’m not here.

If you need support, have questions, or want help choosing products, I prefer connecting through email, thoughtfully, intentionally, and without pressure.

You don’t have to see it every day for it to still be part of my life.

What Matters Now

In 2026, what matters to me is:

• Feeling well enough to show up

• Creating a home that feels supportive, not stressful

• Choosing habits that are sustainable

• Letting go of the need to measure everything

• Staying connected in ways that feel real

This year isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about honoring the season I’m in, with less pressure, more trust, and a whole lot of grace.

XO,

Sarah