While the energy of the New Year is great for motivating me into action, it’s the subtle routine shifts that I try to commit to. Like James Clear suggests in Atomic Habits, I’m focused on how I can become more aligned to be my most authentic self, one percent at a time.

Here are my intentions for 2026 and the behaviors I’m implementing to move towards my goals. Do any of these line up with your own plans for the new year?