Fresh Start Energy: May Is My New January (But With Better Outfits)

Better outfits = comfy outfits.

Okay, hear me out: January is supposed to be the “new year, new me” moment, but honestly, January was giving more survival mode than glow-up. Enter: May—the unsung hero of the calendar year. It’s warm but not scorching (looking at you, Arizona summer), the days are longer, and something about it just screams “Let’s try again, but this time with iced coffee and cuter shoes.”

So here I am—declaring a full-on May Reset. Not a major life overhaul, but a realignment. A little more sparkle in the everyday. A little more me in my own routine. I’m letting go of the things that feel heavy and embracing the ones that bring me joy, peace, and a little bit of sass. No guilt, no overthinking, no explanations needed.

Here’s what’s making May feel brand new:

💑 30-Day Marriage Challenge

My husband and I are doing a month-long marriage challenge—and not because anything is wrong, but because everything is right and worth investing in. He’s truly the best (hi babe, love you), and we’re using this as a way to stay intentional, have deeper conversations, and sprinkle even more love and laughter into the everyday. Think of it as relationship vitamins: not flashy, but so good for you.

🚶‍♀️ Daily Walking Challenge

Every day, I’m heading out for a walk to clear my head, move my body, and soak in that sunshine. Some days I stroll solo with a podcast. Other days, I’ve got my pup alongside me, ears flopping in the breeze like she’s the main character. Either way, it’s less about fitness and more about feeling good.

📸 Photo a Day in May

I’m snapping one photo every day of something that brings me joy. It might be a coffee that hits just right, a silly moment with my dog, or my husband making me laugh while we fold laundry. It’s a simple way to stay grounded in gratitude and beauty—even when life feels like a tornado of to-do lists.

📚 Online Book Club

Yes, I joined a book club. Yes, I will actually read the book. No, I will not pretend I understood the metaphors if I didn’t. This is me reclaiming the joy of reading just because I want to. Bonus points for reading in bed with a snack like it’s a cozy middle school sleepover.

✈️ A Bit of Travel + A Lot of Intention

We’ve got some travel on the calendar (hello, adventure!), but I’m also working on making life at home feel more special. I want dinner on the patio, candles that smell like I’ve got my life together, and cozy little rituals that make the everyday feel like something worth celebrating.

So that’s the vibe: May is for joy. May is for brightness, connection, and choosing what fills my cup. I’m done apologizing for the things I love or explaining why I need a fresh start in a random month. This is me, doing what feels good, chasing sunshine, and making it my mission to create the best summer yet—one photo, one walk, one moment at a time.

Let’s make May magical, bestie. 💛