As we enter 2026, it has me reflecting on all the different ways we set intentions, goals and resolutions for the new year.

Both perfectionism and people-pleasing create unattainable standards that leave us feeling exhausted, stressed and disconnected.

Have you miscarried, needed to end a pregnancy, or been unable to conceive despite wanting it with your whole heart? Pregnancy loss brings so many complicated emotions that deserve to be met with self-compassion.

Since 2023, I've been invited to write articles for the monthly newsletter at the Personal Empowerment Studio. I've wrote about glimmers and gratitude, mindfulness and grounding, as well as ways to set boundaries, improve communication in your relationships, and foster more balanced and intentional living. As I wrote each article, I've found that they felt connected by various threads of hope, compassion, and (of course) personal empowerment.