With the new year comes a lot of reflection, renewal, and inspiration. There’s something about turning the calendar that makes us feel like now is the moment—time to reset, recommit, and become the “best” version of ourselves. But if we’re being honest, that feeling can also come with a lot of pressure. Wanting so many things to happen at once, while also knowing deep down that real change usually happens slowly.

You’re hearing everyone share their goals, and it’s almost impossible not to compare. Sally’s training for a marathon. Susie just joined a new gym and already goes at 5 a.m. The new year can start to feel like it’s telling everyone they need to get healthy—and get there fast. Quite frankly, it’s overwhelming.

If you’re someone who isn’t even sure where to start with your health, or someone who already knows what they want and just needs a little encouragement to keep going, this is for you.

Our Team Goal

As a team, we’ve been talking a lot about what health and wellness actually look like for us in this season. Not just in January, but throughout 2026. And the truth is, it looks different for everyone. There are several of us who already have an established fitness routine but want to focus on other aspects of health—like stress management, sleep, or balance. And there are others who haven’t worked out in a while (or at all) and are simply trying to find the time and energy to start again, slowly.

Health is a lot. And in today’s culture, it’s not just about physical wellness—it’s mental and emotional, too. Where do you start? How do you start? And how do you know if you’re doing the “right” thing for you?

The hard part is that there are actually a lot of answers to those questions. But the freeing part is that there’s no single right or wrong one. Whatever your year looks like, and whatever goals you set for yourself, are just that—for you. Not for your coworker, not for the person you follow online, not for what’s trending at the moment.

So what exactly are we doing when it comes to health and wellness, and why are we sharing it? Mostly because we know we’re not alone in feeling busy, stretched thin, and unsure of where movement or self-care fits into full days and full lives.

One of the biggest barriers we kept coming back to was time. Finding it. Protecting it. Actually using it when it’s there. Wellness has always been an important part of Loverly Grey and Life with Loverly, so we asked ourselves how we could make movement more accessible—and less intimidating.

That’s where our latest team commitment comes in. Half of our team is starting an eight-week bootcamp-style training program led by none other than Caroline Ward, who you may recognize from a previous Life with Loverly podcast episode. If you listened to that conversation, you know Caroline’s approach to fitness is grounded, realistic, and rooted in sustainability—not extremes. If you haven’t listened to that episode, check it out here! 

The team will be doing 45-minute workouts twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch. What we love most about this setup is the built-in accountability. Starting something new is hard. But knowing you’re showing up alongside other people, carving out time together, makes it so much easier to say yes—even on the days when motivation is low.

Another thing we appreciate about working with Caroline—and something she talked about on the podcast—is the emphasis on meeting yourself where you are. These workouts truly work for everyone, regardless of skill level or experience. There’s no shame in modifying movements, taking breaks, or simply showing up and saying, “This is what I have today.” That mindset alone feels like a big shift from the all-or-nothing approach so many of us have been conditioned to believe.

Beyond the Workout

Beyond structured workouts, the LG team is also prioritizing health in smaller, everyday ways. One of those is incorporating screen-time swaps. In an industry where so much of our work happens on our phones and computers, intentional breaks are crucial—for both mental and physical well-being.

That can look like wearing blue light glasses during long workdays, setting reminders to stretch, or placing your phone in another room during focused work time. Some team members are swapping a few minutes of scrolling for a quick walk, a stretch, or even just stepping outside for fresh air. They’re small changes, but over time, they add up.

Others are focusing on things like hydration, better sleep routines, and honoring rest without guilt. Not pushing through exhaustion. Not glorifying burnout. Just listening a little more closely to what their bodies actually need.

As we move through 2026, our goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistency, compassion, and flexibility. Health doesn’t have to mean doing everything at once or doing it the “best” way. Sometimes it’s about choosing one small habit, one baby step, and letting that be enough for now.

Wherever you are in your health journey—whether you’re ready to dive in or just thinking about starting—we hope this reminds you that you’re not behind. You’re allowed to move at your own pace. And you’re allowed to define wellness in a way that actually supports your life.