Gifts You Give Yourself In 2026
Let’s talk about what’s holding you from being the most Glowdess version of yourself.
I can’t help it - I always pay attention to small things and the beliefs some woman carry.
I tend to notice how those little things could be improved so she reaches her highest potential, or at least elevates her life one level up.
I’d like to say it once again: The greatest glow-up you could ever experience is always the mindset glow-up. Everything else aligns afterwards.
Let’s take a look at the list I came up with one beautiful Friday morning. Ready?
1) In 2026 you get rid of victim mentality.
This is a massive upgrade. I don’t know if you have this as a full-blown toxic habit, or just subtle symptoms, or you don’t even recall being guilty of it - either way, let’s register this mentally and set your compass straight.
You’ll get more out of life once you know you make things happen - not when you believe life just happens to you. Life can be cruel sometimes, I know. So how about this cheat code:
If people, events and opportunities didn’t do right by you - prove them that you are more in control of your life than they ever were.
By holding onto things that made you feel weaker, smaller, less worthy you give those situations power over you. It’s childish and dangerous. Assume you know what’s best for you and commit to improving your life.
2) Accept that being better is a lifetime lifestyle.
We love to believe we’ll “lock-in”, reach a “final version” of ourselves once and ..relax. Well yes, but not really.
Life is linear process. Showing up for yourself consistently is a power move. Once you have that breakthrough and experiences first taste of being better version of You - switch flips and discipline stops feeling heavy - it becomes natural.
It’s like setting up a new device:
At first it’s frustrating - cables, instructions, confusion. But once it’s set? It just becomes part of your life.
3) Keep it playful and light.
New year - new personality traits unlocked. Don’t announce to everyone your new diet, don’t over-explain your new boundaries, don’t force the “new you” on people.
Try little “charismatic politician” trick:
Choose a sharp joke over an explanations. Mystery over performance. Wit over defense. Save emotional labor for yoga class or Glowdess Journal reading hahah.
Use sharp humor, self-irony, soft sarcasm, laugh, mirror energy, leave some things unsaid and unexplained. Treat it as experiment, fun creative project, passion business. At least to some extent.
If you aim for 100%, you’ll land somewhere above 50% - and that’s already a win.
4) Transmute negative talk and rumination.
Easy to say - harder to do, I understand. But everything begins with awareness.
Be aware of when you make negatives statements about yourself, life, your family, your partner, your children, your body, your skills, the amazon delivery guy. Yes - even him.
The moment you catch yourself spiraling - disrupt it with useful action.
Apply lip balm. Brush your hair. Create a ritual that replaces destructive behavior with care.
Another trick: Gratitude flipping. Right after “I am always late everywhere, I can never make it right”, replace it with “I am grateful I have places to be and a life to manage”.
Rephrase from higher level:
Instead of “Zero chance I can look good in this dress.”
Try: “I’ll find what enhances me”.
You got the assignment. Practice.
5) Believe in your process.
Sounds cliché, until you realize no one else can do it for you.
Life and Universe are on your side, biased in your favor more than you think.
Think about it:
All those years of evolution. Air. Food. Nature. Technology.
Something wanted you here.
It looks like Universe wants you functional, nourished, included, entertained, sometimes maybe challenged (but it’s ok). Connect with that feeling, trust it.
Even when no one supports you - the Universe does. Even when you doubt yourself - your future self awaits for you to make it.
Remember: nothing is the end of the world.
With this mindset - life becomes your business, You become a CEO.
Entrepreneurship isn’t perfect. Living isn’t either.
You simply take care of what matters - anyway.
And in 2026, just like every year after..
You grow and glow.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
xx Olha
