3 small moves that make a big difference in how you start 2026

You’re not imagining it if December feels less like a finish line and more like a fog.

This time of year, a lot of us feel quietly off-track.
Burnt out. Over it. Wondering where the spark went.
And too tired to figure out what to do next.

In the past few weeks alone, I’ve had clients tell me:

“I’m down on confidence and I don’t know what to do next.”
“I used to love my job, but now I just feel overwhelmed.”
“I’ve been applying and not getting interviews — it’s disheartening.”
“I want to be present for my kids, not pulled in every direction.”
“I just want to feel genuinely happy again.”

If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. You’re not failing. You’re probably just tired.

The past year has stretched a lot of people thin.
Between long hiring rounds, redundancy fear, shifting priorities at home, and a never-ending workload, it’s no surprise so many feel stuck, scattered, or low on confidence.

And while this isn’t always the best season for making big moves, it is a powerful time for light reflection - the kind that gently clears space for the next version of you.

If that’s what you’re craving, here are 3 tiny moves you can make this week:

1. Write a “done” list
Forget resolutions for a second. What did you actually get through this year?
What did you learn, survive, change, handle, or grow from?
We forget our own progress when we’re always focused on what’s next. Start by acknowledging what’s already been.

2. Ask yourself one question:
“What do I want more of in 2026?”
Not the whole plan. Just one thing.
It might be energy, meaning, time, creativity, leadership, stability, flexibility, or change. Let that be your compass. You don’t need the map yet.

3. Block out time in January (for you)
Even just an hour to reflect, reset or reconnect with your goals.
Your calendar fills fast, but this is how you create space before the chaos resumes.

These are small shifts — but they change how you feel at the starting line.

And if you’re ready for something deeper? That’s what I’m here for.

Together, we can get clear on what’s not working, what needs to shift, and how to design a working life that feels more like you.

You don’t need to overhaul everything. Just take one right next step.

👉 Book a 30-minute Clarity Call before the year wraps.