My 2026 Vision Board: Planning for a Simple, Ambitious Life

There is a tension I often feel between two sides of myself.

There is the side of me that craves simplicity—slow mornings, a clean home, and a quiet mind. And then there is the ambitious side—the one that wants to run faster, build this business, and conquer a massive to-do list.

For a long time, I thought I had to choose. I thought I could either be “peaceful” or “productive.”

But for 2026, my vision is to blend them. My word for the year is Consistency.

I’ve realized that I don’t need to be chaotic to be ambitious. In fact, the simpler my life is, the more I can actually get done.

Here is how I am curating my year—from my mindset to my miles.

The Vibe: Coastal Calm

Visually, I am grounding my year in a Coastal Palette.

It’s not just about the aesthetic—though I do love the soft whites, sandy tans, and deep blues. It’s about the feeling. Think about the ocean: it is powerful and constantly moving, but it isn’t cluttered. It is vast and clear.

That is the energy I want to bring to my work and my home. I want to move with power, but without the noise.

1. Taking My Dreams Seriously

I have big ambitions for My Curated Living. For a while, I treated this space like a hobby—something I did when I “had time.”

But ambitious women don’t wait for time; they make it.

This year, I’m stopping the “winging it” method. I bought a simple paper planner, and I’m sitting down every Sunday to map out my week in ink. It’s a small shift, but it feels huge. It’s my way of telling myself: This matters. We are doing this.

I want to build this platform into a genuine resource for you, and that starts with me showing up consistently.

2. The Pursuit of a New Personal Best

Running has always been my favorite way to clear my head, but lately, it’s become something more than just stress relief.

Last year, I hit a major milestone by running a sub-2 hour half marathon. Crossing that finish line felt incredible—it was proof that I could set a target and hit it. But almost immediately after the race, I felt that familiar itch. I didn’t just want to know if I could finish; I wanted to know if I could be better.

For 2026, my goal is to beat that time.

This isn’t about being hard on myself or obsessing over the clock. It comes from a place of genuine curiosity. I want to see what my body is actually capable of when I treat it with respect and train with real intention.

I’m shifting my focus from simply “logging miles” to training with purpose. That means honoring the rest days just as much as the long runs, dialing in my nutrition, and staying consistent even when life gets busy. I’m excited to train not just to finish, but to evolve as a runner.

3. A Home That Supports the Work

I love a beautiful home, but more than that, I love a functional one.

I realized recently that I can’t focus on my big goals if I’m surrounded by mess. I’m not striving for a “perfect” showroom house, but I am striving for a clear one.

When my counters are clear and my space is organized, my brain feels lighter. I have more mental capacity to write, to plan, and to create. I’m choosing to own less so I can do more.

My goal for my home is to keep it simple. If an item doesn’t serve a purpose or bring me peace, it doesn’t get a spot on the shelf.

The Takeaway

2026 isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about stripping away the distractions so the ambitious, capable version of myself has room to run.

Simple life. Big goals.

That’s the vision.