The end of the year always sneaks up faster than I expect. One minute it’s summer, and the next we’re staring down the holiday season, wondering where the time went. This year, instead of waiting until January to make resolutions, I decided to start early with something called the 121-Day Glow Up Challenge.
September 1st marked the countdown: 121 days until the new year. Rather than letting those days slip by, I’m treating them as an opportunity to realign with my goals and finish the year strong.
Here are the areas I’m focusing on:
- Fitness: I’m blending lifting, yoga, and running into my weekly routine, with the goal of hitting my healthiest, strongest self. Reaching my ideal weight is part of it, but more importantly, I want to feel energized and capable.
- Writing: My big creative goal is finishing and refining Project Amber. This book has been living in my heart for months, and I want to carry its momentum into the new year.
- Mindset: Staying consistent with my Daily Grind Planner, routines, and journaling has been life-changing. This challenge is also about maintaining that structure so I don’t lose myself in the chaos of the holiday season.
What I love about this challenge is that it’s a reminder that transformation doesn’t have to wait for January 1st. Every single day counts. Small, consistent actions—whether it’s writing 500 words, choosing a nourishing meal, or taking 20 minutes to move my body—compound into big results over time.
If you’re craving a reset, I invite you to join me in your own version of a glow up challenge. Pick one thing you want to carry across the finish line this year. Imagine how much progress you can make in 121 days.
So tell me—what’s one thing you’d like to accomplish before the year ends?
Elizabeth Yuen 