This Year’s Goals: Focused, Imperfect, and Forward

This year’s motto is shoot your shot. It means taking risks without waiting for perfect timing and trusting that the reps matter more than the outcome. Every attempt counts, even the ones that don’t go as planned.

So here we go....

1. 300 Posts

In 2024, I posted 19 times.In 2025, I posted 160 times.In 2026, my goal is 300 posts — roughly five times per week.

I’m already a little behind on my January count, and honestly, that tracks. I forgot to fully account for vacations, holidays, and the general chaos of life. So yes, 300 is a stretch goal. But here’s the real win: if I beat 160, I’ll be thrilled.

This goal isn’t about hitting an arbitrary number. It’s about continuing the momentum I’ve built and proving to myself that consistency compounds — even when it’s imperfect.

2. Four Music Posts a Month (Making It Easier to Show Up)

Posting music has always felt hard for me. I tell myself I need to be fully done up, perfectly styled, and ready to nail it in one flawless take. That usually leads to… not posting at all.

After rereading Atomic Habits by James Clear, one idea really stuck with me: habits stick when they’re so easy it’s hard not to do them.

So this year, I’m lowering the barrier:

• Straight hair. No outfit overthinking.

• A handful of takes — not a million.

• Post it anyway.

Another big shift? Sheet music is going out the window. I want to get better at improvising, and this gives me a small, consistent pocket of time each week to practice that skill — on camera, in real life, without overthinking it.

3. Fewer, Better Workshops

2025 was my first year hosting workshops, and I learned a lot. I tried every-other-month workshops, then monthly workshops… and eventually found myself a little burned out.

This year, the plan is simpler: four really great workshops.

I’ve already hosted one, and I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming up — including a workshop with Amy Turk and something blues-related (which feels very on brand for where my musical interests are heading).

4. Hosting My Own Workshop (Finally)

Alongside hosting others, I’ve been wanting to do my own workshop for a long time — and this is the year it’s happening.

I’m currently torn between two ideas:

• A practical workshop on reading lead sheets and playing with backing tracks

• Leveraging my day job and doing a business based freelance workshop, like leveraging AI or

Both feel aligned with my experience and interests, just in different ways. If you have a strong preference either way, I truly want to hear it.

This feels like a step into owning my voice a little more — and that’s exciting.

5. Exploring a New Creative Lane (UGC)

This goal is the scariest because it’s brand new.

I’ve been around the block with traditional harp careers — private studios, gigging, freelancing — and while they work beautifully for some people, the lifestyle never quite fit mine. I’ve never been able to get from those paths what my tech job gives me: flexibility during the day, the ability to work around a chaotic and unpredictable schedule, and room for all the kid activities that come with this season of life.

At the same time, I’ve deeply missed having a creative outlet with the harp.

This year, I want to seriously explore UGC (user-generated content): social media brand deals, ads, and creative partnerships. My goals are specific but exploratory — 100 pitches, 12 demos, and ideally finding mentors to help me learn the landscape. (My tiny little experiments, referenced below).

This isn’t a pivot so much as a permission slip to experiment.

6. Showing Up for the Harp Community

At the core of everything, my intrinsic goal is to help build the harp community.

It genuinely makes my day when someone shares my content, comments, or engages — and I want to be that person for others, too. This year, I’m committing to being more active in small but meaningful ways: sharing posts I love on my stories, commenting, liking, and supporting the work of other harpists.

Community doesn’t just happen. You build it — one interaction at a time.

Looking Ahead

None of these goals are about doing everything perfectly. They’re about designing a year that supports growth, creativity, and sustainability — instead of burnout.

If there’s a common thread here, it’s this: making things easier, more intentional, and more human.

Here’s to showing up, experimenting boldly, and letting progress count — even when it’s messy. 💛

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Atomic Habits - Link

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