The Simple Rules I'm Living By This Year And You Should To

✨HAPPY NEW YEAR AMIGAS✨

The new year is actually such a good moment to pause—not in a heavy, dramatic way, but in a real one. It’s the perfect time to look back at last year and say: okay, what worked? what didn’t? and what am I officially done carrying into the next chapter?

This isn’t about judging yourself or starting from zero. It’s about being honest, taking the lessons, and making small shifts that change everything. Growth doesn’t always mean doing more—it usually means just doing things differently.

So instead of a long list of resolutions, I’m going into this year with a few simple rules. The kind that keep me grounded, lighter, and focused on what actually matters. Consider this me sharing them with you, Amiga—in case you want to borrow a few and add them to your new year goals 💫

Welcome to your softer, smarter, more intentional year💖

⭐️Rule 1: Don’t overcomplicate.

This year we choose simple. Clear. Aligned. Being “boring” with your days and choosing the same meals, outfits, bedtime, and routines is secretly building your habits and keeping you consistent. In my day to day life this is key to keeping me sane. My boys eat the same meals every week, we rotate protein and veggies but the meals stay the same so I’m not constantly scrambling to figure out a new recipe. I know they like it, they eat it and its healthy for them. This is one way I don’t overcomplicate my life and choose to make things simple for myself.

If it takes 20 steps and needs a power point presentation, leave it in 2025 amiga and move on.

⭐️Rule 2: Don’t worry in advance.

Why are we constantly asking ourselves what if? Or worried about a situation that we have made up in our mind and played it back a thousand times. We’re done stressing about things that haven’t even happened yet. Future problems don’t get today’s energy. We’ll cross those bridges when we get there—with more wisdom and way less anxiety. Remember that worrying only gives energy to the scenario that you DON’T want and we are putting our nervous system first this year!

⭐️Rule 3: Don’t take on extra weight.

That means other people’s emotions, expectations, guilt, or responsibilities. Not everything is yours to carry. If it feels heavy for you to take on, then it is and it’s time to re-evaluate your priorities. When other people shift responsibilities or emotions on to you, you have the right to say no without a drawn out explanation. This year we are keeping things simple, like learning how to say no when the load gets too heavy.

⭐️Rule 4: Switch off fast.

Rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement. When the day is done, we log off, unplug, and let our nervous systems breathe. Our peace doesn’t need permission to exist in our lives, a nighttime routine is a MUST this year to ensure proper rest and regulation of your nervous system. Facials, massages and working out aren’t doing anything to your well being if you’re not getting the right amount of sleep at night. Put your phone on do not disturb and grab a book to unwind, we have Amigas Approved recommendations in our Amazon Storefront.

⭐️Rule 5: Reward results, not suffering.

We are no longer romanticizing struggle. Exhaustion is not proof of worth. This year we celebrate progress, consistency, and real outcomes—not how much it hurt to get there. You don’t get extra credit for doing things the hardest way possible. You don’t win by staying overwhelmed. You win by being intentional. By allowing support. By choosing clarity over chaos and sustainability over survival. Choose the version of success that lets you arrive whole—not depleted. Because the goal was never to prove how much you could endure. The goal this year is to build a life you actually get to enjoy.

This year isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters while keeping our nervous system healthy—without losing ourselves in the process. I hope you can take these simple rules and implement them where you see fit in your life, because they are definitely shaping my year off to a great start!

Besos, Jenn💋