From Grapes to Goals: My New Year Rituals for Abundance and Success

A bowl of grapes for the New Year

It’s only a few days into January, and I already feel like this year is asking me to show up differently. Not louder or faster, but more intentionally. On New Year’s Eve, I did something small but meaningful. I ate 12 grapes at midnight, one for each month of the year ahead. It was a simple tradition, but it carried deep intention.

Some people blow cinnamon into their doorway to invite prosperity. Others eat black eyed peas or cabbage to welcome luck and financial blessings. Some sit under tables to manifest love or travel. I respect those practices. For me, eating grapes was enough. It gave me a moment to pause, reflect, and speak into what I want for the months ahead.

Why I Chose This Tradition

I didn’t plan anything elaborate. I didn’t make a vision board at midnight or write out a full goal list. I simply held my grapes, breathed deeply, and let each bite carry a silent affirmation. Every grape represented one month. One goal. One opportunity.

That moment reminded me that the most powerful beginnings are the ones rooted in stillness and clarity. I don’t need noise to start strong. I need intention.

My Intentions and Goals for 2026

This year I am not chasing chaos. I am creating systems. I am walking in alignment. Every goal I have for this year is backed by discipline, consistency, and faith.

1. Monetize My Blog

That Girl Self Care Channel has always been a space for truth, healing, and reflection. In 2026 I am turning this blog into a real income stream. I will pitch aligned brands, write intentional content, explore affiliate marketing, and develop digital products that reflect who I am and what my readers need.

2. Expand My Cleaning Business into Construction Projects

I have built my cleaning business with care and consistency. This year I am scaling into post-construction cleaning for new builds and renovation projects. I am ready to take on larger contracts, expand my team, and become known for excellence in residential and commercial spaces.

3. Support Content Creators as an Operational Manager

My heart is in systems and strategy. I want to work with content creators behind the scenes, helping them streamline their processes, manage their platforms, and grow their brands with confidence. I will offer virtual assistant services with a clear focus on operations and support.

When Ritual Becomes Routine

That moment with the grapes reminded me that every intention needs a plan. Every hope needs structure. This year I am beginning each day with purpose. I read my bible. I journal. I speak over my day. I choose focus. I give myself permission to move intentionally and quietly toward everything I want.

Small rituals mean something when they lead to daily habits. I do not want hype. I want harmony.

The Energy I Am Walking Into

This year I am creating space for clarity and progress. I am showing up consistently in my blog, my business, my faith, and my home. I am doing less guessing and more building. My energy is focused. My vision is clear. My work is aligned with the life I am praying for.

Twelve grapes did not change my life. But they helped me remember what I want and how I plan to get there.

My final thoughts

Traditions like eating grapes or blowing cinnamon are powerful because they connect action with intention. Whether you chose one or none this year, know this. You can begin again today. You can create your own rituals. You can set your own pace.

My 2026 is beginning with intention, peace, and purpose. I hope yours is too.