It is now 2026 and I will spend months learning that fact since my memory is about as efficient at rejecting new information as an oiled slipping slide is at ejecting people out in a high velocity. Feels about the same too - infomation appears, and slips out instantly. (This is why I have a "second brain" bullet journal and also forgot to note down my 2026 New years comic idea so you got this comic instead.)

I used to buy to the illusion of "New Year - New Me!" slogan. That was when I was still convinced by everyone and everything that my sleepiness was just laziness and caused by me being so many awful things I was supposed to correct. I was in a loop, always re-inventing myself. I took out so many hobbies from running to swimming to hiphop and tried so many things that the "Wellness" guru's recommended...and always pretty much felt worse for it.

So, I suggest, nay gently nudge this new idea to you that has reduced my stress A LOT: Let's not try to be "new" us. Let's instead accept who we are, and build on that. Pick hobbies we like, not because we "have to be someone new" but because this is who you are and you like to do that thing. It should be something that brings you joy and makes you want to show up. We with IH - we need that joy more than we sometimes remember.

We might not be able to go to gym but...how about doing 10 squats at home per day while waiting for food to cook? Stretch a bit when loading laundry. Sing in a shower and maybe then also outside of shower? One single song is usually about 3 minutes long, if that. Mindlessly doodle shapes without thinking. Use less phone by picking up a craft hobby. Be bad at something and enjoy the road to become better as yourself.

You are already good enough. Just add to that goodness gently and with acceptance and understanding of your limits.

That is what I wish for all of us in 2026.

Take care, stay safe, and I'll be back in couple of weeks again. <3