Less Hustle, More Life.

I’m deciding right out of the gate that 2026 gets to feel lighter.

Not easier because life suddenly becomes perfect. But easier because I’m done making it harder than it needs to be.

Life is already unpredictable. Messy. Surprising. And at times, uncomfortable. None of us get to control that part.

What we do get to control is how we move through it.

How we show up.
What we say yes to.
What we keep around us.
What we put into our bodies, minds, and hearts.
What we tolerate.
What we complicate and what we simplify.

For too long, I tried to outwork uncertainty.

I chased things that weren’t meant for me.
I forced situations that didn’t feel right.
I stayed in relationships and commitments long way longer than I should have.
I cheaped out in the name of saving money, only to pay for it later in stress, frustration, or poor quality.
And I surrounded myself with too much stuff, too many obligations, and too much noise. It never felt good, and I always kept thinking it would change. But it never would. I had to make the change to decide to do better.

I’m choosing a different approach.

This is the year of simple and easy.

That doesn’t mean avoiding effort or hard things. It means being intentional about where my effort goes.

If something feels confusing, that’s a signal.
If something feels chaotic, that’s a pause.
If something feels like constant strain just to make it work, that’s a no for me.

Instead, I’m asking myself one gentle question across every part of my life.

Does this feel simple? Does this feel easy? Does this feel aligned?

I’m using that lens for everything.

What I eat, choosing foods that feel good in my body instead of punishing myself or overthinking every bite.

What I drink, less numbing, more nourishment.

What I put on my skin and in my hair, fewer products, better ingredients, and more intention.

What I wear, less trend chasing, more pieces that actually feel like me. Ones that I feel good in.

My relationships, prioritizing ease, honesty, and mutual effort instead of drama or emotional gymnastics.

My work, clarity over chaos, impact over busyness, and opportunities that feel like a true yes.

My home, less clutter, more calm.

My energy, protected, not overextended.

There’s a quote by Martha Beck that keeps coming back to me.
“How we do one thing is how we do everything.”

And I’m really taking that to heart.

If I rush or cheap out in one area, I’ll likely do it in others.
If I tolerate misalignment in one relationship, I’ll probably tolerate it elsewhere.
If my inbox is chaos, my mind will be chaos too.

I’m willing to pay more for a better experience, better products, and better support. Not because I need luxury, but because I need peace.

Peace is the real luxury.

Every time I’ve gone for the cheapest option, I’ve paid for it later in stress, time, frustration, or mental load. I’m done paying that hidden price.

And I’m unsubscribing from anything that doesn’t feel good, isn’t doing me any good, or feels like it’s weighing me down.

That means emails I don’t want.
Commitments I don’t need.
Expectations that were never mine.
Relationships that drain more than they give.
Systems that make life harder instead of easier.

I’m choosing simplicity as a way of living, not just a trend.

Because when life inevitably gets hard, I want the rest of my world to feel steady, supportive, and aligned.

This isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing what actually matters, with clarity, ease, and intention.

And honestly, that feels like the right kind of fresh start and only way forward.