š Happy New Year and welcome back to Mind the Beet! Five years ago, I (Helen) began following Gretchen Rubinās practice of setting goals for the year. Since then, this has become my favorite practice and, therefore, a post to write. This is my version of āNew Yearās resolution,ā but one anchored in a menu of options to pursue that inspires me and brings me joy rather than a daunting checklist. I like sharing it with our community because it helps me with accountability and is a great conversation starter.
Thematically, in 2026, my word of the year is ābelieve.ā I want to believe that tomorrow will be better than today, that I can grow my own business successfully, and I can be the wife, mom, friend, and daughter that I want to be in this season of my life.
I like breaking my list into categories - so this yearās categories are: solopreneurship, home life, health, & time with people.
Drive Success in Solopreneurship
Offer 26 goal-setting sessions to my community - As I continue to grow my business, Iām excited to use January as a way to reconnect with people in my network and help set the year up for success. Link here if you want to learn more. The greatest gift you can give me is to spread the word!
Invest in additional coaching training - Iām eyeing iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram Accreditation program so I can expand my offerings to leaders I coach
Do a professional photo shoot so that I can revamp my website and use images for social content
Post on LinkedIn 2-3 times a week and explore video as a medium
Attend 6 start-up product community events in 2026
Streamline my business expenses - migrate subscriptions to my business credit card, etc.
Invest in Home Improvements
Frame theater posters - my oldest daughter has been performing with Studio East and Iād like to help her remember these shows by framing the show posters.
Remodel a closet in my home office - I have been investing in my office space so that it is set up for me to work as a coach and advisor with in person as well as remote clients.
Buy a full-size mirror - carry over from last year
Update picture frames in our house - currently most of them are 7+ years old and donāt reflect what the kids look like
Keep 2-3 small house plants alive this year - I admire homes with living plants in them, but my plants usually die. A friend is helping me find the plants that are not too high maintenance so I can give it a try
Replace bath towels in our house - weāve had the same ones for about 10 years and itās time for a refresh
Get a dog trainer and improve Rainierās recall behavior as well as get him to love his crate again
Schedule a regular dog walker 2-3 times a week
Prioritize Health and Hobbies
Take a multivitamin every day - immediately after breakfast
Drink ~26 oz of water before breakfast every day
Get a massage every 6 weeks
Learn to create greeting cards with my Cricut and make 6 birthday cards for my family and friends
Win 3 tennis matches in a league this year
Move at least 26 minutes a day
Spend Time with People
Schedule a monthly date night with Adam
Always have a new TV show I am watching with Adam
Take a trip to a new country as a family - š¬š· Greece this summer!
Donate food, clothes, and toys monthly as a family
Host 2-3 game nights with friends
Plan a girlsā trip with my friends from my legislative fellowship days
