Note: This article was originally written by Jamie Holloway and posted on JamieChasesButterflies.com on January 9,2026
My writing has been inconsistent the last year. My inspiration for writing and researching and journaling has been lacking in my life. I miss you. I feel like a part of me is missing. My energy levels were drained from sepsis and healing from a leg wound that took three years to heal. I have a hard time explaining the exhaustion, constant sleep, not having energy to do anything but sit and breathe, so I have stayed silent. I have felt it in my soul that it is time to change that part of my life. I know that I cannot make dramatic changes. I am not going to magically run a 5k or bench press 400 pounds, but there are small things that I can do. I chose the word consistent for my focus word for 2026. I have Consistent Intentions For 2026!
I started. Slowly, with intention. My complete wellness becomes a sacred declaration. Choosing to love myself. Choosing to have compassion and empathy for myself. I am good at showing it towards others. I value my relationships, but the relationship with myself has not been edified. I am working on that by choosing the things that show I care about my heart, soul, mind, and body.
Nicholas Thriller Holloway, my emotional support cat
I am starting slowly. I spoke up and asked my sister/friend/business partner, Summer D Clemenson, to meet up to talk about writing for Wellness Works NW and writing projects. We are meeting up with Karen G Clemenson and discussing things. I am looking forward to getting back to my projects with them and my own blog at JamieChasesButterflies.com.
I am also thinking about how to use AI for video voices for me so I can make personal videos to share on my blog, Facebook, and Instagram so you can see what I have been accomplishing instead of just reading about. That way I can show you the books, the essential oils, recipes, my movements and to share my accomplishments and you can see my joy, pain, and my determination.
I purchased a planner that is made for Wellness. I love it. I think I will purchase one every year if I can or ask for one for Christmas. I love it so far. I don’t feel accomplished using my phone for appointments and planning. I am a paper and pen lady.
Besides my writing, I am choosing to make meals. For the last three years I have not cooked much. I did not have the energy for it. I was not consistent with my meal prep or making meals. I am doing that now. This week I have been successful.
I will be slowly adding things into my daily life. Being consistent is my priority. I am making sure what I am choosing to include into my daily life is what I truly want. Blogging, writing articles for Wellness Works NW, moving my body, and eating well and doing my normal medical care will be my core focus. I feel that I can accomplish my intentions.
Have you chosen any intentions for this year?
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Jamie Holloway is a co-owner of Wellness Works NW and she is also our Research Manager and writes our Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway and Dear Jamie columns. She lives in the Portland, Oregon area. Since October 2011 she has been sharing her Journey Toward Health and Wellness with Vasculitis through her blog at JamieChasesButterflies.com. We hope you are as inspired as we are with the raw candor Jamie uses in her writing. If you would like to help support Jamie’s writing efforts please Donate now.
