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Everything doesn’t suddenly change overnight going from December 31 to January 1, but because we turn the page of a calendar and get used to writing a new year when we date something, it feels different. The good news is that we get to choose what we give our energy to next. After the rush of the holidays, this month invites us to slow down, take stock, and ask ourselves an important question:

What Do I Choose to Focus on This Year?

Not what you “should” do or what everyone else is doing. But what actually matters to you right now? For some, the focus is stability, and for others, healing, rebuilding, or creating something entirely new. Or sometimes it’s simply wanting to feel calmer and more confident about life.

Here’s a gentle way to set your focus.

If January already feels full, here’s a simple approach that works beautifully:

• Choose one financial focus that would make life feel easier this year.
• Choose one wellness focus that supports your energy, well-being, or confidence.

That’s it! No massive overhaul required. When wealth and wellness work together, real change becomes sustainable. Remember, what we think about, we bring about!

Crucial Starting Point

The one financial and wellness focus will be different for each of us. We are all at various points in our lives, professionally and/or personally, geographically, and certainly financially. So you may be thinking there is not one financial tool for all.

I disagree.

I believe there is one crucial starting point for all women, and that is to have a big picture view of your finances, all in one place, kind of like an inventory of the tools in your toolbox. What financial resources are available for you to use as tools in this life you are creating? Even if you think you know, do you really know?

One Tool for All

I mean do you know where all of your accounts are physically located, how they are titled, who can help you with any of those assets, who receives your assets after you are gone, how those accounts are taxed when you or your beneficiaries use them, and the worth of everything combined? The one tool I see over and over and over again being helpful in so many ways is a net worth statement. I couldn’t find a template with enough detail so I created one: My Net Worth Overview.

Examples of Use

This past month alone I have helped women use it for SO many reasons:

• tracking CD maturities,
• consolidating too many accounts,
• determining which accounts to draw income from,
• same thing for gifting to family,
• identifying charitable options,
• reminding someone about their big picture of financial resources when worried about market volatility or to see the growth realized despite doomsday headlines,
• clarifying with an estate attorney on updates recommended,
• serving as the asset list of To Dos for survivor/family member after a loss,
• and serving as a comprehensive overview for decisions related to a home purchase, business loan, and investing decisions.

And that was all just in the last four weeks!

A Free Tool

My point is that creating your summary serves so many purposes. And once you create it, annual updates are quick and easy! I believe in it so strongly that I recorded the workshop I used to offer monthly and now it is always available on demand (you can watch it at any time of day or night, no matter your time zone!) AND it comes with the downloadable Net Worth Summary tool… all FREE on my website.

My wish for you is that you take one hour to watch the video, with the downloaded worksheet by your side so you get started on it with me as we walk through it together. If you choose that as your one financial focus for 2026, you will be so glad you did and end up using it for so many reasons.

Your Wellness Focus

And you probably already know which wellness focus you most need. The biggest recommendations for better health are often related to sleep, water consumption, exercise, and eating whole, unprocessed foods. We all know our personal challenges. Pick the one you know you feel better when you do it and make it specific.

Maybe you choose to fill your water bottle and drink it three times throughout the day. Maybe you put your walking, yoga, or exercise clothes on first thing when you roll out of bed in the morning (since you’re not likely to NOT exercise if you dressed for it). Maybe you keep a veggie tray stocked in the refrigerator for easy, grab-and-go snacks whenever your mid-day pick-me-up or after dinner urge arrives. What works best for you?

The more we take care of our mind and body, the less we have to worry about running out of money. Good “whealth” costs less. Wealth and wellness really do work together!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What intentional focus is calling your name this year? What matters to you right now? Is your mindset ready to embrace a healthier future with two small changes? Let’s share our thoughts.

There comes a moment – often quiet, often unannounced – when many women realize they’ve been living on pause.

Not unhappy exactly.

Not ungrateful.

Just… waiting.

Waiting for the dust to settle. Waiting for relationships to smooth out. Waiting for clarity, certainty, or permission they were never taught how to give themselves.

This moment often arrives later in life, after decades of showing up, holding families together, being responsible, reliable, and resilient. It comes when the pace slows just enough for an unexpected question to surface:

What about me?

Here are seven gentle signs that this season of life may be inviting you to turn back toward yourself – not with urgency or pressure, but with wisdom, compassion, and earned self-trust.

1. You Feel Numb Instead of Hopeful

Numbness is not indifference. It’s often what happens when a woman has been strong for too long.

Many women learn to quiet their inner world so they can keep functioning, caretaking, and managing life. Over time, joy dulls – not because it disappeared, but because it was postponed. Numbness is not a personal failing; it’s a signal that your inner life needs attention.

2. You Keep Waiting for Things to “Resolve” Before You Live

You tell yourself you’ll begin again once everything settles – once relationships heal, family dynamics improve, or the future feels more predictable.

But life does not wait for resolution. Peace does not require closure. Joy does not demand perfect circumstances. At some point, wisdom whispers that waiting indefinitely is not prudence – it’s postponement.

3. You Feel Guilty Imagining a Future That Excites You

Many women carry a quiet guilt when they dare to imagine something just for themselves.

This guilt is not truth; it’s conditioning. For generations, women were taught that fulfillment must be earned through sacrifice, and that wanting more – especially later in life – is indulgent. But longing is not selfishness. It’s information. It’s the soul reminding you that you’re still alive to possibility.

4. Your Days Are Full, But Your Spirit Feels Undernourished

You may still be busy, useful, and dependable – yet something inside feels empty.

Being needed is not the same as being nourished. Staying occupied is not the same as being fulfilled. Many women reach a point where they recognize that tending to everyone else without tending to themselves is no longer sustainable – or satisfying.

5. You’re Tired of Being Defined Only by Past Roles

Motherhood, marriage, career, and caregiving shape us deeply. But no single role contains the whole of who we are.

Later in life, many women feel a quiet resistance to being defined solely by what they once did for others. This isn’t rejection of the past – it’s integration. It’s the recognition that there are still parts of you that want expression, creativity, and room to breathe.

6. You Feel a Longing You Can’t Quite Name

This longing is subtle. It doesn’t shout. It hums beneath the surface.

It might show up as restlessness, curiosity, or a vague sense that something more is possible. This longing is not dissatisfaction with your life – it’s attentiveness to your inner world. It’s the voice of experience asking for alignment.

7. You Sense That Time Feels More Precious Now

Later in life, time feels different. Less theoretical. More tangible.

This awareness often brings clarity rather than fear. You begin to see that waiting indefinitely is no longer an option – and that choosing joy now is not reckless, but wise. You understand that life doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to be meaningful. It just needs to be yours.

This season isn’t about reinventing yourself overnight or discarding everything that came before.

It’s about remembering who you’ve always been – and allowing her room again.

It’s about choosing with intention rather than obligation. About honoring your wisdom. About giving yourself permission to live a life that feels honest, nourishing, and vibrant.

You’re not behind.

You’re arriving.

For more reflections on purpose, passion, and reinvention, visit www.realmomlife.com.

Let’s Discuss:

What labels do you choose to define yourself by? How do they encompass who you are today? Do you think past labels burdened you – or helped you grow?

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Rachel Zoe’s Bags On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills So Far Are Iconic

I knew that having one of my fashion icons Rachel Zoe on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was going to be great, but I didn’t know what I was in for. Especially when it comes to her bags. She doesn’t have your normal, run of the mill, typical Housewives bags. She’s carrying fab, vintage pieces that I truly cannot get enough of. Which also means you can get a deal on some of them pre-owned, which is rare when it comes to accessories in a world where the newest trendy bag is on everyones arm (guilty). So here’s a look at her bags from the first 6 episodes, and a reminder that Rachel’s personal style is pretty unparalleled.

*Note, on tonight’s episode Rachel makes a stop at the iconic What Goes Around Comes around. If you have never shopped there it’s Soho is a celeb staple and you can find great bags on their site too.

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Gucci 1973 Croc Tote

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Roger Vivier Viv Choc Disco Mini Bag

Bottega Venetta Large Casette Bag + Chanel Supermodel XL Tote

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Chanel Denim Flap Bag

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Chanel Black Lambskin Crystal Peace Sign Emoji Fold Over Clutch

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Chanel Matelasse Vanity Handbag

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