Oh my goodness… we made it. Hello, 2026—look out, here we come.

I don’t know about you, but I was so ready to be done with 2025. Whew. That year came with ups and downs, highs and lows, shift after shift, transition after transition—and more than a few moments of me asking God, “Okay… what is going on?” 

😅And yet… we made it. We crossed over. We’re here. And I’m grateful.

As I step into 2026, my heart is full and my expectations are high. My focus is officially in focus mode—on the areas that truly matter, the things God is calling me to steward well, and the life I’m meant to live fully. I’m not bracing for impact this year; I’m embracing what’s coming. All of it.

Last year was about trials, testing, endurance, and forward movement—even when the movement felt slow or uncomfortable. It stretched me. It refined me.

It taught me how to keep going when I didn’t have all the answers. And honestly? I can’t wait to see what this year holds, because I know—deep down—that there are some beautiful things ahead.

At the same time, this season isn’t just about reflection (though reflection matters). It’s also about living. Enjoying life. Laughing more. Resting without guilt. Saying yes to what aligns and no to what doesn’t. Fully receiving all that God has for me.

So now I’m curious about you 🤍What are some of the things you endured in 2025 that you’re not taking with you into 2026?What lessons are you carrying forward?

And what are you genuinely looking forward to in this new year—this new season?

Feel free to leave a comment, email me at minninasmith@thatdoseofencouragement.com, or simply sit with these questions and write them out in your journal. However you choose to reflect, do it with honesty and grace.

As for me? I’m moving forward with one clear focus: ✨ This is going to be an amazing year! ✨