January is often framed as a time to reset. Over the years, I’ve come to see it more as a time to reflect. A pause. A moment to look at what has been, what is, and what I want to grow into in the year ahead.

Gratitude is not something I tap into only in November. It has been a practice, a mindset, and honestly a lifeline for the last fifteen years. It keeps me present. It keeps me paying attention. It helps me catch the glimmers. If you are new to that word, a glimmer is a small, fleeting moment that brings calm, joy, or a sense of safety. It feels like a tiny wink from the universe.

I’ve been thinking about transition a lot lately — with the changing seasons, my kids becoming licensed drivers, and as we approach the year mark of when I experienced massive corporate layoffs.

Transition is a funny thing. No matter what it is, there’s so much anticipation of the unknown and so much hope for what could be. There’s also fear — fear of letting go of an old version of yourself, not knowing who or what you’ll become on the other side.

There’s a lot to celebrate right now—and funny enough, I find it hard to pause and actually do just that! I wanted to throw a grand opening, but every time I pictured standing still in this space and honoring the accomplishment of opening this studio, I got emotional.

It’s hard to believe August is here already. Time always feels like it moves faster and faster, and somehow it still surprises me. We’re two months into having our studio doors open, and I truly love every single day I get to walk inside.

Recently, a client came up to me after class and said, “This was the most love-filled workout of my life. I’ve never felt more tuned into my body during a workout.” His words stopped me in my tracks.

Wow. One month in. I can hardly believe it. There are these moments—usually when I’m teaching—where I’ll look around, see all of you moving and laughing and sweating, and I get this wave of emotion. I have to take a deep breath and remind myself not to cry so I can keep cueing your abs.