December carries a unique kind of magic. It’s the month where the pace slows, the evenings get softer, and we naturally begin to look inward. For women in the 28–40 age group balancing careers, family, relationships, and personal growth; this is the perfect time to pause and reset. The December Reset is not about doing more; it’s about creating space to reflect, release, and realign so you can step into 2026 with clarity and confidence.
Before you begin dreaming about 2026, honour the journey that brought you here. Take a moment to sit with a cup of tea, light a candle, and walk through these four categories:
Career: What projects or roles made you proud? Where did you feel stuck? What skills did you gain or wish you had improved?
Wellness: How did you treat your body and mind this year? What habits energized you? Which drained you?
Finances: Did you meet your savings goals? How did your spending habits shift? What money lessons stand out?
Relationships: Who showed up for you consistently? Which relationships felt nourishing and which felt heavy?
This exercise is not about judgement; it’s about awareness. You can’t reset what you haven’t acknowledged.
Once you have reflected, journaling helps you go deeper. Try these prompts to unlock clarity:
- What am I most proud of this year and why?
- What did I tolerate that I no longer want to carry into 2026?
- What did I learn about myself in moments of challenge?
- What do I want to feel more of next year? Peace? Wealth? Joy? Freedom?
- What one thing would make 2026 extraordinary for me?
Let your words flow without editing. Your journal is a judgement-free zone.
Resolutions often fail because they come from pressure rather than purpose. Instead of listing 20 things to fix in January, try setting aligned goals, intentional commitments that support the woman you want to become.
Ask yourself:
- What do I want my life to look like in December 2026?
- What habits naturally support that vision?
- What boundaries do I need to protect that life?
Maybe your aligned goal is to improve your financial health. Instead of “save more money,” choose aligned actions like automating weekly savings, taking a money course or saying no to social spending that drains you
Aligned goals feel supportive, not stressful.
Choose one word or phrase that becomes your compass for the year ahead. It should capture the energy you want to embody.
Examples:
- Expansion
- Restoration
- Courage
- Soft Wealth
- Reinvention
Let this theme guide your decisions, your habits, and your boundaries throughout the year.
Your 2026 Vision Sheet
To help you get started, HER Business has created a printable 2026 Vision Sheet a guided page for your goals, theme, intentions, and priorities. Use it as your monthly check-in tool to stay aligned and intentional all year long.
This December, give yourself permission to reset. Honour your growth, release what no longer fits, and walk into 2026 with purpose, softness, and power. You deserve a year that feels as good as you imagine it.
