How is it possible we’re already ending another year? With the snow flying and hours of darkness eclipsing the daylight, we’re given a chance to get cozy and simply be rather than doing so much. Now is a great time to turn inward, dive deep, and connect with our inner knowing to reflect on what’s passed and what we desire to create, change, and improve in the coming year.
Whether your goals revolve around wellness, spirituality, community, career growth, fitness, or other areas, Spokane is full of local businesses, practitioners, and community groups ready to support your journey into 2026. Remember, without a goal, it’s impossible to “score.” Also, if goals are too far outside your current capacity, or if you try to take on too many goals simultaneously, this is why many New Year’s resolutions go unresolved.
Let’s set practical goals for ourselves, take things step by step, and give ourselves grace. After all, you’re already here, you’re already growing, you’re already healing, and you’re already living the best life you can in this current timeline, and you’ve come a long way.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Tara Pratt – hello@anamcarahealing.center
Sometimes, the waters of your mind are too “murky” to even set goals. It’s essential to strip everything down to the foundation of what and who you really are before setting your New Year’s resolutions. Building an empire on an unstable foundation can cause everything to crumble like a house of cards.
If you’re longing to slow down, reduce stress, or reconnect with your most authentic self, meditation is one of the best places to start. You don’t need to follow a religion to meditate; it’s for everyone. If you’re thinking, “I think too much to meditate,” meditation is exactly what you need. Spokane’s mindfulness community flourishes, offering a fine mix of studios, workshops, and quiet spaces that make inner peace more accessible than ever.
A local favorite, Anam Cara Healing Center, offers guided sessions designed for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. These sessions help you feel more grounded, improve mental clarity, focus on breath-work, and develop healthier ways to navigate stress. Committing to a meditation practice (even just ten minutes per day) can set a more relaxed tone for your year ahead.
Intuitive Readings & Spiritual Coaching
Krystelle Brice – kbrice.firemoon@gmail.com
Seeking more profound insight, clarity, or a spiritual reset in 2026? Spokane’s intuitive practitioners can be powerful guides. Whether you’re navigating a crossroads, working through old patterns, or craving a more definitive path, intuitive readings can help illuminate your personal intuition and the bigger picture.
Spokane hosts a wide array of gifted readers, astrologers, and spiritual life coaches who offer personalized sessions in person or from the comfort of your home. These practices aren’t just about predictions. They’re tools for your personal empowerment that can help you trust your own strength and intuition.
Spiritual coaching can provide emotional support, clearer direction, and a renewed sense of purpose. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps, an Intuitive Reading or Spiritual Coaching from sources such as Third Eye Collective could offer the transformative perspective you’ve been searching for.
Stay More Active in Spokane
Tiana Ferrett – tiana@thepilatesritual.com
Health-based New Year’s resolutions are among the most popular, and for good reason. The only place you can ever truly call “home” is within your own body, and you only get one! Taking care of your physical body gives you more energy, increases confidence, allows you to move/do more, and supports overall mental well-being.
However, diet and weight-loss cultures can be toxic, leading people to believe they need to look like photoshopped supermodels to be healthy/happy. Health & fitness come in many shapes, sizes, and priorities that differ significantly from societal standards. What does being healthy look and feel like to you? Instead of focusing on weight loss, focus on what you have to gain from living a healthier life.
Spokane is home to countless ways to stay active in fun, sustainable ways. From downhill workouts “shredding the gnar” at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, to boutique fitness studios like The Pilates Ritual, to Bloc Yard Bouldering Gym, to endless free walking/jogging trails around Spokane’s Parks system, there’s something for every comfort level and budget range.
Finding & Building Community
Mercedes Leahy – mercedes@sheisvested.com
You become a reflection of the people you surround yourself with, and a new year has a way of reminding us that we don’t have to build our lives alone. One of the easiest ways to align yourself with your goals is to surround yourself with people who live by the lifestyle choices you wish to attain. Weave yourself with people who understand your ambitions, respect your boundaries, support you through hardships, and cheer when you succeed.
Stepping into a fresh season of growth, or acting on goals you’ve carried for years, the community around you is one of the most powerful tools you have. Finding “your people” can give you greater motivation, accountability, shared wisdom, and a sense that you’re part of something greater.
Many discover that the key to keeping resolutions isn’t discipline; it’s connection. As you set resolutions this year, don’t overlook the importance of community. Seek out spaces where you feel supported, inspired, and encouraged. Connection gives your goals the structure and energy they need to take form.
For women seeking deeper relationships, empowerment, and a sense of belonging, She Is Vested is an influential hub. Vested is dedicated to helping women feel supported in their personal and professional goals through connection-driven gatherings, workshops, and collaborative events. If community and connection are part of your 2026 intentions, Vested is the place for you.
Starting Your Own Business & Career Development
Ann Long – info@burbity.com / Mark Pond – mpond@spokanelibrary.org
The new year calls many people to explore entrepreneurship, pursue their passions, or level up their careers. Spokane is becoming an increasingly popular place for dreamers and doers, offering many resources to help people break out of the 9-to-5 norm and start their own thing!
Local organizations like StartUp Spokane, SCORE Spokane, and theSmall Business Development Center (SBDC) offer free mentoring sessions, online or in-person classes, business-boosting templates, and important resources. Whether you’re refining an idea, writing a business proposal, learning ways to market your services, or discovering who your best target customers are, these organizations can help you move forward with clarity, navigate common obstacles, and avoid pitfalls along the way.
Spokane also has a growing coworking scene, such as Burbity Workspaces andFellow Coworking. These spaces provide structured work environments, networking opportunities, connections with other professionals, and the feeling of being part of a team. If you’re ready to create momentum in your business/career, try working with local organizations, creating more structure for yourself, and plugging into professional communities.
Getting Involved & Volunteering
Katie Schmidlkofer – information@murcismission.org / Elyse Hochstadt – elyse@spokanezerowaste.org
Often, the most fulfilling New Year’s resolutions revolve around giving back. People who volunteer their time are statistically among the happiest and most fulfilled people around. Volunteering strengthens Spokane’s community and can help build your skill set, meet new people, build community connections, and create a deeper sense of purpose in your life.
Spokane offers countless ways to get involved: helping at food banks like 2nd Harvest, fostering pets with Murci’s Mission, cleaning parks and trails, or assisting Spokane Zero Waste with recycling programs at community events. Whatever your passion, animals, the outdoors, social issues, creativity, or community, there’s 100%, definitely, a local nonprofit eager to match your energy. Simply, one or two hours monthly can make a meaningful impact.
In 2026, it’s about calling in all the best things in life. In this new year, consider only goals that light you up and bring joy. Focus on your best self, bolster your community, and select support systems that lift you and Spokane’s community higher, because deep down, you know what you truly seek.
This town is teeming with inspiring people, businesses, and communities ready to help you design your most aligned year yet. Life is finite, and we get one chance to live it. So, let’s squeeze out every last delicious drop in 2026!
