Can we take a moment to let it sink in? 2020. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? And yet, here we are—stepping into not just a new year, but a whole new decade.

I’ll be honest with you: 2019 was… a lot. For me, it was a year of hard choices, sleepless nights, and more than a few “what am I even doing?” moments. There were growing pains—personally, professionally, emotionally. But here’s the thing about growing pains: They mean you’re growing. And now, standing on the other side of it all, I can finally see why every stumble, every doubt, every late-night worry was necessary. It brought me here—to a place of clarity, confidence, and (dare I say it?) excitement for what’s next.

Goodbye, Rigid Resolutions. Hello, Big-Picture Energy.

Some years, I’ve made detailed goal lists. Other years, I’ve rebelled against resolutions entirely. But after everything 2019 taught me, I’m approaching 2020 differently.

This year isn’t about ticking off boxes or forcing myself into a rigid plan. It’s about focusing on the big picture—the feeling I want to cultivate in my life, not just the milestones I want to hit. Because here’s the truth: How you feel shapes what you see. If I’m stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected, no amount of external success will change that. But if I’m grounded, present, and aligned with what matters? That’s when the magic happens.

My 2020 Focus: Integration, Not Separation

For me, this year is about blending my worlds instead of compartmentalizing them. As a mom, a creative, and a business owner, I’ve spent years trying to “balance” it all—only to realize that balance isn’t about keeping everything separate. It’s about letting the pieces of my life coexist in a way that feels fluid, not fractured.

My girls are getting older, and I want to be there for it—not just physically present, but emotionally available. That means rethinking how I work, when I work, and what I say “yes” to. Because at the end of the day, a thriving career means nothing if I’m too exhausted to enjoy the people I’m doing it all for.

How I’m Making It Happen

This isn’t just a vague intention—it’s a daily practice. Here’s what I’m doing differently:

1. Boundaries = Love

• No more “just one more email” after family time starts.
• Protecting weekends (when possible) for adventures, lazy mornings, and real downtime.
• Learning to delegate instead of assuming I have to do it all myself.

2. Quality Over Quantity

• Fewer commitments, but more meaningful ones. (Bye-bye, obligatory events.)
• Less multitasking, more presence. When I’m with my kids, I’m with them—not half-mentally drafting a to-do list.

3. Embracing the Messy Middle

Some days will flow. Others will feel chaotic. And that’s okay. Progress isn’t linear, and happiness isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in showing up, again and again, for what matters most.

Your Turn: What Do You Want to Feel This Year?

I’d love to hear how you’re stepping into 2020. Are you ditching resolutions? Focusing on a word or intention? Or just taking it one day at a time? Whatever it is, remember: You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep moving toward what lights you up.

Here’s to a year of feeling alive, staying true to ourselves, and maybe—just maybe—enjoying the ride.