Work and Play with Nancy Ray 302 - My Goals for 2026
Feb 3, 2026
She shares eight personal and practical goals shaping her year. Topics include deepening faith through scripture reading and memory, systemizing work with AI and new workflows, and prioritizing friendships and marriage time. She also discusses health and strength targets, decluttering the home, refreshing her appearance, writing more, and trying a yearlong contentment challenge.
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Deepen Faith With Structured Scripture Habits
- Deepen your faith by reading or listening through the whole Bible with a structured plan like The Bible Recap on Dwell.
- Memorize scripture using a system (Nancy plans to use the Simply Charlotte Mason box) and review regularly with your children.
Systematize Work And Track Metrics
- Organize work into systems and track key numbers like email list growth, social engagement, and finances each month.
- Lean into AI as a productivity tool for organizing thoughts, writing emails, and creating marketing plans to save time.
Schedule Friendships Intentionally
- Prioritize and schedule friendships by putting invites and social gatherings on the calendar instead of waiting for life to happen.
- Plan meaningful getaways and regular fellowship to keep relationships intentional amid busy family life.