If you’ve ever felt like the start of a new year sneaks up on you, leaving you scrambling to set goals or scrambling to find clarity, this blog is for you.

If you’re a health coach, naturopath, or wellness entrepreneur wondering how to start 2026 strong as a health coach, this is your playbook.

2026 is around the corner, and while strategy, marketing, and 2026 business planning for health coaches are important (and I’m here for all of it), there’s one thing that underpins everything else in your business growth:

🧠 Your health brand mindset.

Because without the right headspace, none of the strategy sticks. You get distracted. You second guess yourself. You burn out.

So let’s change that.

I want to share exactly how I’m setting up my mindset for business growth in 2026. And yes, I’m doing it with a strong cup of tea in one hand, three little ones at my feet, and a million ideas in my head. You too? Great. Keep reading.

1. Movement Is Medicine for Your Mind

(Mindset habits for busy health entrepreneurs)

Movement isn’t just about staying fit. It’s my secret weapon for business clarity.

Research shows moving your body regularly lowers your risk of depression by up to 30%. But more than that, it improves focus, energy, creativity, and productivity. I’ve tested this over and over again. The days I train are the days I get so much more done.

That’s why in 2026, I’m committing to 6am gym sessions three times a week. My luxe gym makes it easy (hello fresh fruit and cold peppermint towels!), and I’ve set up my life so all I have to do is show up.

So ask yourself: How are you moving your body in 2026 to move your health brand forward?

2. Your Morning Routine for Entrepreneurs Shapes Your Entire Day

A calm morning = a calm mind. And a calm mind = a focused CEO.

In 2026, I’m doubling down on intentional mornings, starting with simple habits like:

• Drinking water first thing
• Eating a nourishing breakfast
• Setting 1–2 daily priorities
• Prepping the night before for calm mornings to avoid chaos

With three small humans running around, I’ve future-proofed my mornings by getting everything ready the night before. Kids’ clothes? Laid out. Bottles? Done. Gym gear? Packed. This one habit alone has made a world of difference to how I show up.

Pro tip: What can you prep tonight that will make tomorrow smoother?

3. A Detox for the Body = A Reset for the Brain

(No sugar detox for mental clarity)

I’m on week 4 of a full gut health reset for focus: no sugar, no alcohol, no caffeine, no dairy, no carbs. Just rainbow food, daily movement, and deep hydration.

And I feel phenomenal. I am glowing, inside and out.

Why share this? Because when your health is thriving, your business follows. It’s all connected. As a health brand strategist, I see this in my clients too: when you feel good, you show up like a pro.

So what’s your 1% health habit that could shift your energy in 2026?

4. Review. Refine. Reset. (Every Sunday)

(Sunday ritual for business reflection)

Hindsight is one of the most powerful tools you have. Each week, I look back through my calendar and ask:

• What worked?
• What didn’t?
• What can I ditch?
• What do I need more of?

This micro-reflection takes 10 minutes on a Sunday night, but it gives me laser focus for the week ahead. It’s also how I map out my mini-goals—because big goals only happen when you break them down.

👉 Want to pitch yourself to 24 podcasts in 2026? That’s 2 per month. Time-block your Mondays for research, Tuesdays for writing, and Wednesdays for pitching.

Small steps = big outcomes.

5. Build Habits for Health Practitioners That Serve Your Future Self

Let’s be honest: we don’t rise to the level of our goals—we fall to the level of our systems.

The habits for health practitioners I’m refining for 2026 are all about working smarter, not harder:

• Training early before the house wakes
• Washing dishes before bed so mornings are smoother
• Planning meals to avoid decision fatigue
• Keeping my phone far, far away when I’m working
• Reading physical books at night (and audiobooks in the car)
• Writing this blog with three drinks on my desk because, of course

These micro-habits might seem small, but they compound. They support my health brand mindset, reduce my mental load, and help me stay consistent in my business.

Ask yourself: What habit do you need to remove before 2026 rolls around?

6. Set Digital Boundaries for CEOs That Protect Your Focus

This one’s non-negotiable.

I haven’t had email on my phone for over 3 years. I don’t have notifications on. And guess what? I’ve never missed anything urgent.

Here’s how I manage my digital boundaries for CEOs so my mindset stays intact:

• I check emails at 10am, lunch, and 4pm.
• No emails on my phone. Ever.
• My phone is face-down while working.
• I batch content creation for health brands with everything I need in one go (tea, snacks, water, warmth, and no interruptions).

Future-proofing your attention span is one of the most important things you can do to protect your time and sanity in 2026.

7. The 1% Rule

(1% better health business)

Finally, ask yourself this:

What is your 1%?

That tiny action that’s going to make a massive difference when done consistently.

For me, it’s things like:

• Laying out gym clothes
• Writing 3 content ideas in advance
• Drinking more water
• Prepping meals
• Saying no faster
• Starting my day before the world is awake

Your 1% will look different, but whatever it is, commit to it. Because it’s not about changing everything in 2026. It’s about doing the little things consistently, with purpose, over time.

Want Support to Grow Your Practice in 2026?

If you’re ready to build a brand that attracts dream clients, grows your business, and gives you more freedom, join the waitlist for health coaches in my 8-week course, Magnetic Marketing Formula HERE

Inside, I teach the exact strategies, systems, and mindset tools I use to run my business while raising a family, and help health brands become impossible to ignore.

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You’ve got big goals for 2026, and I’m here to help you grow your practice in 2026.

Let’s go.

With a warm hug and a little kick up the butt,

HayleyYour Health Brand Strategist