Dear Friends,

Before the year turns, I wanted to share something simple and meaningful with you.

Every December for the past seven years, my family (kids included!) has sat down together to reflect on the year behind us and gently look ahead to the next one. We have used a wonderful Year Compass that I once found on social media, and the ritual has become something we genuinely treasure.

Over time, though, the longer reflection tools we were using started to feel like too much in terms of the amount of content and the time it would take. And we found ourselves not returning to what we’d written once the year actually got busy.

So this year, I created a shorter guide that felt lighter, more realistic for us, and easier to come back to.

It was originally just for the five of us. But after sharing it with a friend, it felt right that it be something for you, too.

What to Carry Forward: Designing 2026 is a short reflection and intention-setting guide designed to help you pause, look back with honesty, and choose a calm, doable direction for the year ahead.

I’ll also send a gentle check-in halfway through 2026, simply as a reminder to revisit what you chose.

Wishing you a healthy, grounded and intentional 2026.

Warmest regards,

Jessica