Happy New Year!

Each new year brings new goals, and in 2026 you should try using sticky notes to work toward your goals. Sticky notes help with longevity and wellness goals because they provide constant reminders, help break down big goals into small steps, track progress, and keep intentions front-and-center, boost motivation through simple, daily reinforcement. 

How sticky notes support wellness goals:

• Visual Reminders: Place notes with affirmations (e.g., “I choose happiness”) or daily tasks (e.g., “Drink water”) on mirrors, computers, or refrigerators where you’ll see them often.
• Habit Tracking: Create checkboxes for daily habits on a note and move it to a “done” section as you build consistency, making progress visible.
• Goal Breakdown: Write large goals (e.g., “Run a 5K”) on one note and smaller, actionable steps (e.g., “Walk 1 mile today”) on separate notes, sticking them to a board.
• Focus & Prioritization: Use the “One Thing Focus” method by writing only your most important task on a single note and placing it at eye level to reduce multitasking and distraction.
• Brainstorming & Planning: Use them for quick idea capture, planning healthy meals, or mapping out small, healthy changes to incorporate.
• “Yes/No” Goals: Write down what you’ll say “yes” to (e.g., daily walks) and what you’ll say “no” to (e.g., excessive screen time) to create balance. 
• Mindfulness & Stress Reduction: Write affirmations like “I am calm” or “I choose healthy foods” and place them on mirrors or in your workspace to shift negative thought patterns and promote self-compassion.

Getting started:

1. Brainstorm: Write down your wellness goals and daily actions on separate notes.
2. Place Strategically: Put them in high-traffic areas like your desk, bathroom, or kitchen.
3. Track Visually: Move notes from “To Do” to “Done” or use them to build a progress board.
4. Keep it Simple: Focus on one or two key actions at a time to build momentum. 

Sticky notes boost longevity and wellness by acting as visual cues for healthy habits and they serve as powerful external memory aids, keeping important intentions visible and reducing the cognitive load of trying to remember everything, thereby supporting long-term behavior change. 

They can help you create a supportive environment in 2026 that nudges you towards healthier choices and better focus, supporting both immediate well-being and long-term life goals.