Sunday Scroll #122
A softer start to the new year: 7 insightful questions to ask yourself, 4 FUN resolutions, my ins and outs + an easy high-protein dinner
Welcome to the very first Sunday Scroll of 2026! š
How are you this morning? I hope opening a fresh planner or hanging up your brand-new calendar has filled you with hope and delight.
Tbh Iām pretty pumped, more than Iāve been in a long time. Yāall know I love starting with a clean slate. Thereās something so renewing about looking ahead to see whatās on the horizon for you. I usually put together an In and Out list for January. Hereās what Iām planning for this month:
What are yours? Iād love to hear in the comments!
Iām also excited because there are so many good things ahead in 2026 ā especially in The Landing.
Iāve got ~*~the~*~ most fun thing planned for us, something Iāve wanted to do for forever. I think youāre going to love it! (Donāt worry, youāll find out what this is soon, so stay tuned. š)
Letās get scrolling!
7 questions to ask yourself for a happier new year. These are phenomenal! If you are a journaler, I bet you might enjoy asking yourself these questions once a week as you begin the year.
This is what one of my favorite writers, the great Anne Lamott, has to say about diets. There is SO MUCH body image stuff thrown at us in January. I read this every year āĀ it makes my heart and mind feel so much better.ā¤ļø
Dick van Dyke just turned 100. These 11 habits helped him get there. What an inspiration!
In a world that profits from our distraction, hobbies are the ultimate rebellion. As your friend who lives inside your phone, let me remind you: it šfeels š good š to š log š off š the š internet.
Loved these four fun alternatives to New Yearās resolutions. This is why we put stickers in your Simplified Planners!!
5 ideas for actually enjoying January. If January isnāt your favorite month. I hear you. I dropped this link just for you!
This is predicted to be 2026ās food of the year. Never wouldāve guessed!
5-ingredient, high-protein weeknight dinner: these Bang Bang Egg Roll Bowls. In my forties, Iām prioritizing protein and fiber to feel my best. These egg roll bowls help me do just that andāBONUS!āare stupid easy to make.
Hereās what I keep reaching for in my closet these days.



This coat is SO gorgeous, isnāt it? Itās a wool-cashmere blend thatās so soft and keeps you luxuriously warm. The perfect coat to reach for when youāre going into the office or out to dinner. It comes in 6 colors, and itās so well-priced.
How cute are these Mary Janeāstyle sneakers?! If I asked a fairy godmother to make me the perfectly Emily sneaker, Iām pretty sure these would be it. So polished, so comfy, so cute! Also comes in red, gold (!!), and black.
This shoulder-button top is my new favorite. I love a basic with a little something extra!
Need some 2026 inspo? The comments section on this post is GOLD!
Thatās all Iāve got for you today. Remember: Youāve got this!! šŖ





















The stickers!! I finally went through all my stickers from my various planners and put them in my organizer and Iām determined to use them this year.
Oh man, the memes! So much for no big historic events...sigh. It's also true that I am really good at being off work! Back tomorrow after 2 weeks off. I am not ready, but a bright spot is getting to use my new Cottage Floral planner! Daily for work, Serene Stripe weekly for home. Hope you have a great week, Emily!