I wish I could tell you that I started 2026 with my goals neatly mapped out, motivating words to guide the year, and a beautiful vision board hanging above my desk.
But the truth? I’ve been feeling a bit unmotivated.
My energy is scattered. Coaching sessions with clients still light me up, yet when it comes to business planning and goal-setting, I keep finding reasons to procrastinate.
One of my favorite yoga teachers recently reminded me that this season is about rebuilding predictability. Over the holidays, most of us shifted our routines—sleep, meals, movement, social time, even screen time.
As we settle back into structure, our nervous systems need space to recalibrate. With time, our energy catches up, and the desire to re-engage with the new year returns naturally.
I love this self-compassionate perspective and have been re-engaging with my routines and anchoring practices (worth a read for good habits). Still, I’ve been wondering where to find inspiration for the months ahead.
In positive psychology, one of the core principles is to look at what’s worked well in the past to help guide our future focus. So, I’ve been reflecting on what truly inspired me in 2025.
My Top Sources of Inspiration from 2025
(And Ideas to Make Your 2026 Exciting)
When I look back on what inspired me most last year, two main sources stand out— the arts and the people around me.
1. The Arts (The Wiser Sources)
I find so much meaning in the words and ideas of others—whether it’s a song lyric, a quote, or a short poem that lands at just the right moment.
One phrase that stayed with me all year was something a friend shared from their therapist:
“It’s scary, but it isn’t dangerous.”
That reminder has helped me take small but brave steps outside my comfort zone — like recording a short video to share online. Each time I repeat the phrase, I feel a little more grounded and a little less afraid.
Another quote that inspired both my writing and coaching this year comes from author James Clear:
“In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering.
In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day.
Adaptability is the way of consistency.”
This perspective reframed how I think about habits and motivation. It gave me permission to flex with real life rather than feel discouraged when things didn’t go exactly as planned.
2. The People Around Me (My Firestarters)
The other big source of inspiration in 2025 came from the people in my orbit—especially the friends and colleagues I’ve met through coaching.
When I’ve felt stuck or uncertain, partnering with others has sparked creativity and momentum.
Sometimes that support looked like receiving coaching myself; other times it came through collaboration—co-creating a workshop, brainstorming new business ideas, acting as a sounding board for writing topics, or simply making everyday tasks more fun.
And, of course, my clients have been a constant source of inspiration. Watching them step courageously outside their comfort zones reminds me why this work matters—and often nudges me to do the same.
Questions to Spark Your Own Inspiration
- When have you felt most engaged, creative, or alive? What were you doing?
- What moments, experiences, or people lifted your energy last year?
- Which quotes, songs, books, or pieces of art have stayed with you—and why?
- Who in your life inspires you to grow or take brave steps?
- How might you bring a little more of those uplifting moments, people, or ideas into your everyday life this year?
This Week’s Challenge
I’d love to hear from you!
What inspired you this past year? Where might you find inspiration for the coming year?
Leave me a comment and join the conversation!
Need Support to get 2026 off to a great start?
If you’d like help reconnecting with your own inspiration for the New Year, email me at dianna@collierclan.net for a free consultation.
Dianna Collier 