26 Hard Things in 2026

January 3, 2026

Here we go again! I felt well accomplished with my 25 hard things in 2025 so why interrupt a good thing?

26 Hard Things in 2026

  1. Read 50 books
  2. Find my mat 26 days in a row 
  3. Ride in the RAGBRAI
  4. Go for 26 swims 
  5. Have 26 incredible meals 
  6. Set an intention for each month 
  7. Eat 2-6 different fruits & vegetables each week 
  8. Begin (& COMPLETE) 2-6 arts and crafts projects 
  9. Observe 1 silent hour every day 
  10. Go further north than I ever have before (on this continent, anyway) 
  11. Go camping 5 times 
  12. Choose the brave path every time 
  13. Host 2-6 parties 
  14. Go on a retreat 
  15. Notice 26 times I'm delighted by/with a stranger
  16. Complete the first draft of the roadmap 
  17. No background shows when I'm working 
  18. Visit a Buddhist temple 
  19. Notice 26 times I didn't let my figs rot 
  20. Use my paddle board 2-6 times 
  21. Go dancing at least once 
  22. Make friends with falling 
  23. Redetermine my relationship with my practice
  24. Write & send 26 letters, notes, cards, or postcards
  25. Investigate the pleasure of delayed gratification and restraint 
  26. Make pasta at home at least once