January 07th, 2026

Things Can Go Downhill Very Quickly!

Everyone says “Happy New Year!”

It’s traditional, friendly and a wish for things to go well.

Nothing wrong with that. I’ve said it countless times in the past week.

But we all know that a lot of things, both in our control and out of our control, often conspire to keep our New Year from being happy.

In fact, things can go downhill very quickly.

This year, I made sure the year would start off “happy,” at least on a personal level, and went on a short adventure with my husband and two daughters.

No pressing work, no blaring headlines, no snow to shovel.

All that said, I do hope 2026 is a good one for you, wherever you may be or whatever you may be doing.

If it feels impossible or a huge burden, maybe a call with a Professional Certified Coach would make sense.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or at margaretenloe.com for a free consultation.