Jan 5, 2026

 by Mike Bevard

Happy New Year! 

Let’s kick off 2026 with one of my favorite things to do in January…

It’s creating your “word of the year.”

Take some time to think about it. What one word or phrase makes you feel EXCITED for 2026?

Think of it as your 2026 North Star… your “intention” for the year that sets the tone for your health, your relationships, your work, and your life.

It doesn’t have to be profound or poetic. It just has to mean something to YOU.

Some of our client favorites:
✨ "Purpose"
✨ "Strength"
✨ "Committed"
✨ "Thrive"
✨ “Consistent”
✨ “Fearless” 

The choices are endless, but the goal is the same: 

👉 Find a word (or phrase or verse) that you want to help guide you in 2026…
And let it become the compass that brings you back to what matters most when life gets busy. 

Here’s your challenge:

1. Choose your word or phrase for 2026. 
2. Make it visible. Write it on your mirror, a sticky note, or make it your phone background.

Let it be the compass you come back to when you feel yourself getting distracted.

Spend a little time on this. It really can transform everything.

👉Then, send me your word! 

My word for 2026 is EVOLVE... intentional progression.

In the gym it means training smarter, not harder.

As a coach, it means less chasing trends and more refining systems that actually work for busy adults who want to feel capable, confident, and strong in their 40’s, 50’s, and beyond.

Personally, it means letting go of what no longer serves me- habits, expectations, or old definitions of success- and upgrading them to match who I am now. 

Let’s make 2026 count! 

Get After It!
Coach Mike