You read that right. 2026 is the year I’m done caring. Not in the sense that I’ve decided to become cold and ruthless, but in a “I fully believe in myself and that’s all that matters” type of way.
There were quite a few valleys for me last year, specifically in regards to competing. I didn’t step on stage with confidence or belief in myself. And that’s a really hard pill to swallow. We pour so much of ourselves into this sport, and to come up short mentally is one of the worst positions to be in. At my last show, I came off stage and said to husband “I just feel like I don’t belong up there”. And THAT in itself is enough to lower my placing. It doesn’t matter how amazing my physique may have looked, the judges can sense your confidence and stage presence and I did not deliver.
There are various reasons why this happened, honestly it’s too deep to really put into words. But I can say with ZERO doubt that I have grown from those experiences, realized where my weaknesses are and have committed 100% to recognizing my worth and knowing that I will succeed. I’m staying present and most importantly having fun and enjoying the process.
I’ve let too many moments pass me by worrying about things that don’t matter. I’ve put too much pressure on specific outcomes, only to miss the good things that were right in front of me. I hope this can reach others who can relate, and take this as your sign to pour your heart and soul into whatever it is that you’re passionate about.
The path I’ve chosen is not easy, but I know that it’s what I’m meant for. I still have SO much left to accomplish, and having a strong mind is my key to achieving my goals. The only thing that’s been holding me back is me. Realizing that and actually taking action to change that is why I know 2026 is going to be 10x different. Even if I don’t compete this year, the progress I’ll be making is going to be insane.
The next time I step on stage I will be unrecognizable. And this isn’t someone who is “full of themselves”. It’s confidence and clarity speaking through my actions.
For the first time in a long time, I’m not chasing validation. I’m not measuring my worth by a placing, a scorecard, or someone else’s opinion. I’m measuring it by the discipline I show every day, the growth I feel within myself, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do.
That’s what I mean when I say I’m done caring.
I’m done caring about whether people understand my path.
I’m done caring about the pressure to prove something to anyone else.
I’m done caring about the doubts that once lived in my own mind.
Because the truth is, when you fully believe in yourself, everything changes. The way you walk, the way you train, the way you show up in the world — it all shifts.
2026 isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. It’s about becoming the version of myself that I always knew was there, just waiting for me to stop getting in my own way.
And if you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong, like you weren’t good enough, or like your dreams were just out of reach… I hope you realize something.
The only permission you need is your own.
So here’s to the year of trusting ourselves more, doubting ourselves less, and going all in on the things that set our soul on fire.
2026 — the year we stop caring about the wrong things and start believing in the right ones.
