Hello Friends!

I'm writing to you on a cold January morning, feeling the need to say this:

I'm not making resolutions this year.

Not because I don't believe in change—I do. But the old frameworks aren't cutting it anymore.

"New year, new you." Optimization. Habit tracking. The idea that we just need one more system or motivational quote to make us feel better rings more hollow than ever.

It's not enough. We need foundational change.

So here's what I'm doing differently this January:

Not optimizing. Not overhauling. Building groundwork.

The foundational practices that create real capacity:

• Daily meditation (presence when everything is chaotic)
• Regular movement (reconnecting with embodied wisdom)
• Authentic community (you can't do this alone)
• Creative practice (insight beyond analysis)

Small. Daily. Unglamorous.

But it works.

The Future Needs People With Groundwork

As I look toward 2025 (and beyond), I've been thinking a lot about the kind of people our future needs:

People who can hold complexity without collapsing. Navigate uncertainty with groundedness. Sustain meaningful contribution over the long term.

Not someday. Now.

You might not be able to fix the BIG problems immediately. But your groundwork matters. Change starts from the bottom up.

So this year, I'm inviting us all into a different kind of space—one where we get to be intentional about what we're building and what the world needs.

I'm glad you're here. Let's build something that lasts.

​Join the waitlist to be the first to know when my courses launch mid-2026.

With gratitude,
Rebecca

P.S. If you haven't already, check out my latest video on Substack about the new paradigm shifts happening in our lives.

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Groundwork Tools: What's Actually Helping Me

1. Insight Timer Meditation App I get asked all the time: “What meditation app should I use?” Here’s the truth—I don’t love meditation apps. But if you’re going to use one, actually use it. Insight Timer is free (actually free, not trial-free) and has guided meditations from 1 minute to 1 hour. Start with 5 minutes. That’s it. The perfect meditation practice isn’t about finding the perfect app—it’s about sitting down and doing it.
2. How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell This book changed how I think about attention and resistance. Odell argues that doing nothing—actually paying attention to your immediate surroundings—is a radical act in an attention economy. It’s not about self-care. It’s about reclaiming your capacity to focus on what actually matters. If you read one book this year, make it this one. Join the attention resistance! (Beautiful conversation with her here).

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Just for Fun!

Japanese Organization Obsession

I just got back from Japan—more on that soon—and I'm completely obsessed with how the Japanese think about space. Not just organizing it—honoring it. Every inch has intention. Every drawer serves a purpose. I'm bringing that energy into my annual January organization ritual this year with Yamazaki Home tools. This is the kind of home organization that makes you realize you don't need more space—you just need to use what you have with a little more intention. It's like Marie Kondo met an engineer and they made beautiful, functional babies. Highly recommend if you're doing your own January reset.

Winter Face Oil Recipe​
Another winter necessity: HYDRATION. I've been obsessed with face oil for years, but this year I started making my own and honestly, nothing compares for deep moisture. Here are the oils/recipe I keep coming back to.

• Almond oil and/or Apricot Kernel oil as your base 1/3 to 1/2 of your oil.
• 1-2 tsp of the following oils. I mix them up but never skip the Rosehip oil! My favorite.
  • Tamanu Oil
  • Pomegrante Seed Oil
  • Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil
  • Baobab Oil
  • Argan Oil
  • camellia Oil
  • Marula Oil
  • Rosehip Seed Oil

I also add essential oil scents like Lavender or Frankincense to finish! xoxo