On the Blog – January 2026

Here are brief summaries and links to posts on the blog, Lisa notes, from January 2026.

• Noticing the Shift: What Keeps Blooming When We Pay Attention—Share Four Somethings January 2026 (1/30)
  A Share Four Somethings post about noticing the shift, showing up to change, and discovering what keeps blooming in everyday life.
• 3 Simple Ways to Begin the Year Gently (With or Without a One Word) (1/26)
  Starting with a new One Word this year? Here are 3 simple ways to begin your One Word journey—without pressure—and connect with others along the way.
• A Small Shift: Learning to Notice Instead of Fix (1/21)
  A reflective story about a missing glove, small mental shifts, and what happens when we notice instead of fix, control, or force outcomes.
• That “Friend” Is Not Who You Think They Are (1/14)
  As AI becomes more helpful and polite, it’s easy to confuse it with friendship. This essay explores why human connection still matters.
• Will You Be Good at Your Thing Today? (1/9)
  A short reflection on how doing your work well—even something small—can make a big difference in someone else’s experience.
• 10 Book Recommendations About Stories, Responsibility, and Fairness—January 2026 Book Recommendations (1/6)
  Explore ten nonfiction and fiction books that inspire reflection on stories, responsibility, fairness, and the choices that shape our lives.
• Prepare to Shift: Choosing My Word for a Year That Will Change (1/1)
  Why I chose Shift as my One Word for 2026—and how noticing daily change helps us live with more presence, flexibility, and intention.

See previous months’ archives here

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• This Month’s Must-Reads for Me: Stories, Connections, and Life Lessons →