Feeling Burned Out, Disconnected, or Stuck? How to Reset Your Life in 2026

It’s the start of a new year, and instead of a perfect list of resolutions or motivational quotes, I want to be real with you.

The past season of my life has been… intense. Between caring for others, keeping work moving, and carrying responsibilities that never seem to pause, I’ve realized I’ve been putting myself last. And honestly? I know I’m not alone — so many of us do this without even noticing it happening.

For me, that looks like stress that lingers long after the day is done, nights where sleep feels impossible, weight gain during perimenopause that makes me feel off-balance, and this quiet sense that I’ve lost touch with who I am. I’ve been strong, reliable, and present for everyone else — but not very gentle or honest with myself.

If I had to sum up how I’ve felt lately, I’d say apathetic. Apathy — the sense of not caring, not feeling much of anything — isn’t something we usually celebrate. But I’m learning it can be a subtle form of protection. When we’ve carried a lot for a long time, when we’ve been strong and responsible and needed, our hearts sometimes go numb just to keep going. It doesn’t mean we’re broken. It just means we’ve been human, doing the best we could.

If you read this and felt a little nod of recognition — “me too” — I want you to know you are not alone. Many women are stepping into this new year tired, a little disconnected, unsure how to find their way back to themselves while still managing all the demands life places on us.

And yet… even in the heaviness, I feel a shift as 2026 begins. It’s subtle, but it feels like an invitation to slow down, to stop just surviving, and to start intentionally rebuilding from the inside out. Not perfectly. Not all at once. But honestly, with gentle, purposeful steps.

This is why I’m calling this year my Reset Your Life year — both in my coaching practice and in my own journey. It’s not about drastic changes or pushing ourselves harder. It’s about coming back to who we really are and learning to care for ourselves in the ways we’ve often put last.

I’ll be exploring tools and reflections around processing emotions, simplifying life, healthier living, relationships, thought work, and intentional living through a Christian lens. Part of this work is understanding how our brains sometimes work against us — quietly avoiding discomfort, seeking easy pleasure, conserving energy — and how that can keep us stuck without even realizing it.

Together, I hope to show that it is possible to slow down, imagine what’s truly possible, and begin cultivating new beliefs and emotions that support the life we long for — not through pressure, but through awareness, self-compassion, and faithful action, one small step at a time.

I want to be clear: I’m not coming from a place of having it all figured out. I’m learning, practicing, and experimenting right alongside you.

My personal focus this year is the word Intentional — a blend of abiding, prayer, and simplicity. It’s about staying rooted in God, being present in life, and not letting noise, pressure, or expectations steal our attention. This word feels grounding and deeply needed as I move through the year.

Here’s the hopeful truth I want to share: even if last year felt heavy for you, it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human. Life is always a mix — half beautiful, half hard. Awareness matters. Choosing to come back to yourself matters. And you don’t have to do it alone.

f you’d like to walk through this year alongside me, the best way to stay connected is by joining my email list. Each week, I share reflections, practical tools, and encouragement straight to your inbox — a little support to help you reclaim your energy, your focus, and your joy. You can also follow the blog. And if you want even more personal guidance, you can learn more about one-to-one coaching here. Whether you’re reading, reflecting, or connecting personally, this year can be about coming back to yourself — one small, intentional step at a time.

Here’s to a year of coming back to ourselves, with grace, faith, and purpose!