With a long holiday season finally in rear view, there’s no better time than today to focus on yourself and plan ahead for a bigger, brighter 2026. Perhaps you’re gung-ho on sticking to a new year’s resolution or simply want to integrate more healthy, sustainable habits into your daily life. In either case, I invite you to invest in yourself.
Check out the following wellness-adjacent finds that could inch you closer to your goals in the year ahead. They span food, finances, fitness, and beyond to help you look and feel great across diverse aspects of your life.
7 Wellness Items to Invest in Now
Activations App, $29.99/month or $189.99/year
In case you’re like me and have a rocky (or nonexistent) history with meditation, the Activations app is a worthy alternative to get your head in a calm, clear, and inspired space. There’s hundreds of audio sessions to choose from—focusing on everything from manifesting wealth to tapping into “lucky girl energy”—which are meant to be listened to as you go about your daily life (e.g., while getting ready, cleaning, on your commute to work, etc.). Starting my mornings with Activations over the past few weeks has been game-changing to feel grounded and inspired, as well to remind myself of my strengths and potential, even when times are tough. I’ve even had two instances of getting money back from unexpected sources since tuning in. Call it a coincidence or proof that manifesting truly works. Either way, I’m definitely not complaining and I look forward to seeing what other positive outcomes this inner work can send my way.
Our Place Always Pan, $135
Two of the most common new year’s resolutions are to spend less money and eat healthier. The Always Pan from Our Place kills two birds with one stone, as cooking with it—for over 10 functions including baking, searing, braising, and steaming—will save you money on dining out and help you get more whole foods onto your plate. It’s not only highly versatile but also safe to use courtesy of its non-toxic, non-stick coating that’s free from PFAS, lead, and cadmium. The icing on the cake: Available in five colorways, it just so happens to be super chic so you’ll be tempted to leave it out for decor post-cleanup.
The Art of Spending Money, $19.99
This new release from bestselling author and financial expert Morgan Housel delivers no shortage of important realizations that build upon my financial wellness toolkit. He drives home the message that money can be used either to live a more fulfilling life or to use as a yardstick of success to measure against other people. So many of us are conditioned to try to impress our peers or strangers, but that’s a one-way road to feeling unhappy (and less financially afloat in the process). I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to improve their money mindset, get smarter about what they spend on, and learn how you can use your earnings towards endeavors and items that truly fill your cup.
Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat 4.7mm, $108
A sturdy yoga mat is a great investment for your wellness routine—even if you’re not one to regularly work your way into downward-facing dog. It offers a dedicated space to honor your body no matter if you stream online workouts, flow on your own, or need a gentle nudge to stretch daily for better flexibility and mobility plus fewer aches and pains. I’ve tried tons of different yoga mats over the span of my 20-year-long practice, and Manduka is a solid choice for its grip, quality, and longevity.
HUM Nutrition Flatter Me Fiber GLP-1 Booster, $30
Weight loss tends to be at top of mind each and every January—largely since we aim to reverse overindulging over the holidays, plus the whole “new year, new me” mantra. Instead of relying on restrictive diets and eating patterns, it’s important to focus on what you should add into your diet, which is where Flatter Me Fiber comes in. A four-teaspoon serving packs a whopping 109 grams of prebiotic fiber—36 percent of the recommended daily intake for women—plus digestive enzymes to promote regularity and sidestep bloating. Since fiber can help you feel full for longer, it’s a no-brainer for anyone trying to lose or manage their weight. Better yet, fiber also promotes healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, blood sugar balance, and longevity, so it’s a solid choice for the majority of us who lack this overachieving nutrient in our daily diets.
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle With Flex Straw Cap, $44.95
If you’re like 99 percent of people I know, you probably aren’t hydrating enough. This bottle from Hydro Flask makes it super simple to down 8 glasses of water—a commonly cited daily minimum—as you just need to fill it up and drink it down twice each day. (Another oft-recommended number is to sip on half of your weight in ounces, so the same fill would apply to someone who weighs 128 pounds.) I also love Hydro Flask since it keeps my water cool, just the way I like it, for up to a full 24 hours.
Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal, $32
Journaling can be a transformative self-care practice, especially when it incorporates gratitude. This Five Minute Journal has daily guided prompts to fill out before you start your morning—including a space to list what you’re grateful for and an affirmation to take with you—and as you end it to recount your wins and lessons from the day. Jotting these points down each and every day will help you tap into positive psychology to boost your mood, lower anxiety, and increase feelings of well-being.
