So much of modern life is lived on autopilot — ticking boxes, meeting expectations, and chasing a version of “success” that was designed by someone else. But real wellbeing doesn’t come from fitting in. It comes from living by design — intentionally, consciously, and in alignment with what actually matters to you.

World surfing champion Layne Beachley is the Chief Awakening officer at Awake academy and puts it beautifully: “I learned that if I had to choose, I’d rather be happy than successful.” Her career wasn’t built by following the crowd, but by defining success on her own terms and committing to it fully. Another of her reminder’s hits home: “You have to be brave enough to create your own life.”

As you move through your days in 2026, we invite you to pause and ask: Am I living on autopilot, or am I actively shaping the life and health I want? Because true success isn’t about meeting society’s expectations — it’s about feeling strong, balanced, and fulfilled in the life you’re intentionally creating.

Here’s to an inspired 2026,

Joel Tyack