The Habits You Build in December Are the Ones That’ll Jumpstart Your 2026
- Rachael Small
- Nov 20, 2025
- 3 min read
Here’s the truth nobody likes to hear: You don’t magically wake up in January as a brand-new person with flawless discipline and a glowing aura of motivation.
You wake up the same person… just still promising yourself you’ll “start fresh Monday.”
If you really want to change your life next year (your health, your energy, your headspace, your confidence) you have to start changing the things you do every day. The small stuff. The boring stuff. The stuff no one sees.
Because you don’t just have habits…Your habits have you.
And if those habits aren’t taking you where you want to go? It’s time to build ones that will.
That’s exactly why we created The GRIT 30-Day Habit Stacking Challenge.
We’re not waiting for January.We’re not overhauling your entire existence overnight. And we’re not doing this alone.
We’re doing it the GRIT way - together, supported, and actually sustainable.
We’re focusing on five habits that retrain your brain, build confidence, and help you actually follow through.
None of these are easy, per se. But, all of them matter. And when you stack them consistently (even imperfectly) your life starts shifting in the right direction.
It’s not easy creating change, and that’s why we’re doing this together. Because willpower alone is unreliable, but accountability inside a community? That’s the thing that’ll keep you from quitting on a Tuesday.
Why It Works (And Why You Should Join)
This isn’t another “do more, try harder, fix yourself” challenge. It’s about building the habits that make everything else easier.
You’ll get:
A printable 30-day tracker (your dopamine will love checking the boxes)
A private Facebook group for coaching, community, and the “you got this” energy you didn’t know you needed
Weekly strategies + habit tools to help you not quit on yourself
A supportive crew doing the same hard things you are
No perfection required.
No “all or nothing” mindset.
Just consistent, doable actions that build discipline without burning you out.
We set the goal at 71 out of 89 boxes - hard enough to push you, doable enough to finish.
The Habits (and How to Actually Stick to Them)
Move Daily - and don’t overcomplicate it
Movement doesn’t have to mean burpees, death-by-bike, or going full Olympic Games mode. Walk. Stretch. Lift. Flow. Take a class. Do something that reminds your body it wasn’t built to sit and scroll all day.
Movement creates momentum - mentally and physically.
Finish Strong - give tomorrow-you a running start
Every night, you’ll do one intentional thing:Lay out clothes. Prep your coffee. Pack your bag. Make a list.
It’s not glamorous, but you'll wake up already ahead instead of already behind.
Set an alarm after dinner so you don’t “forget.”
No Snoozing - because snooze is self-sabotage
Every time you hit snooze, you’re saying, “Future me can deal with it.”Except future you is exhausted and would love your support for once.
No snoozing doesn’t mean wake up chipper — it means wake up on purpose.
Cold Showers - train your grit muscle
Not for fat loss.Not for reward points.For discipline. For proof that you can do the hard thing even when you don’t want to.
30 seconds cold → warm it up → done.You’ll be shocked how different you feel after you keep your promises to yourself.
Journal - the quiet habit that steadies your brain
Before you scroll yourself into oblivion, write at least:
One win from the day
One intention for tomorrow
It’s simple. It’s grounding. It shifts your entire headspace.
Read it the next morning to set you off with your intention.
The Price + The Prize
The challenge costs $39. Free habits rarely stick. But the ones you bet on? Those you protect.
You’re investing in consistency, accountability, and a finish line you’ll actually cross.
And yes - there’s a prize. When the challenge ends, you won’t be the same person you were on December 1st.
You’ll be:
More consistent
Clearer headed
More disciplined
Proud of yourself
And already moving into January with momentum instead of regret
FAQ
When does it run?
December 1–31.
What results should I expect?
Maybe a couple of pounds lost. Definitely more energy. A clearer head. A massively improved sense of discipline. And the proof that you can do things you used to avoid.
What support will I get?
Daily guidance, weekly coaching, group accountability, and a community doing it right alongside you. All in the private FB group.
Ready?
Your future self will thank you.
Start December strong. Start 2026 already ahead. And build the habits that won’t just change your month…They’ll start to change your life.
