Hey bestie,
Let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions.
You know the cycle: January 1st you’re all in. Vision boards made. Goals written. “This is MY year.”
By January 15th? Already slipping.
By February? Back to old habits wondering what’s wrong with you.
Here’s what’s wrong: Your goals were vague, overwhelming, or had no actual system behind them.
“Get healthy.” “Be more organized.” “Glow up.”
Cool. But HOW? With what specific actions? In what order? With what accountability?
That’s why I’m giving you 26 specific clean girl goals for 2026 – not vague resolutions.
These aren’t “try to be better” goals. These are strategic, achievable, specific actions that build the clean girl life you actually want.
Pick 2-3 per month. By December 2026, you’ll have transformed completely while everyone else quit their resolutions in February.
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Let’s make 2026 your clean girl year.
NEW YEAR CLEAN GIRL GOALS (1-26)
MORNING ROUTINE GOALS (1-4)
Goal #1: Wake at Same Time Daily (Even Weekends)
What success looks like: 6am every day (or whatever time works for YOU)
Why it matters: Consistency creates foundation for everything else
How to achieve: Start weekdays only, add weekends Month 2
Goal #2: No Phone First 30 Minutes
What success looks like: Wake, routine, THEN phone
Why it matters: Protect your morning energy from chaos
How to achieve: Charge phone across room, create better morning ritual
Goal #3: Make Bed Within 5 Minutes of Waking
What success looks like: Bed made every single day, no exceptions
Why it matters: Keystone habit that triggers other good habits
How to achieve: Do it before anything else, make it automatic
Goal #4: Complete Morning Skincare Daily
What success looks like: Cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, SPF every morning
Why it matters: Consistency creates the glow, not expensive products
How to achieve: Products on counter, 5-minute routine, non-negotiable
BEAUTY & WELLNESS GOALS (5-10)
Goal #5: Find Your 5-Minute Signature Makeup Look
What success looks like: Can do your face in 5 minutes, looks polished
Why it matters: Clean girl aesthetic is enhanced natural beauty
How to achieve: Practice same look daily until automatic
Goal #6: Drink 80oz Water Every Single Day
What success looks like: Hit 80oz daily with no exceptions
Why it matters: Hydration = clear skin, energy, health
How to achieve: Track in app, drink before other beverages
Goal #7: Move Your Body 20+ Minutes Daily
What success looks like: Daily movement you actually enjoy
Why it matters: Clean girl energy requires feeling good in your body
How to achieve: Find what you love, schedule it, protect it
Goal #8: Never Skip Evening Skincare
What success looks like: Double cleanse + full routine before bed always
Why it matters: Nighttime is when skin transforms
How to achieve: Set phone alarm, make it relaxing ritual
Goal #9: Prioritize 7-9 Hours Sleep
What success looks like: Consistent bedtime, adequate sleep nightly
Why it matters: Everything fails without rest
How to achieve: Bedtime alarm, wind-down routine, protect sleep
Goal #10: Eat Whole Foods 80% of Time
What success looks like: Mostly real, unprocessed foods
Why it matters: Clean girl from inside out
How to achieve: Meal prep Sundays, keep it simple
HOME & ORGANIZATION GOALS (11-15)
Goal #11: Declutter Entire Home by February
What success looks like: Every room organized, nothing unnecessary
Why it matters: Clean girl spaces are intentional
How to achieve: One room per week, ruthless editing
Goal #12: Everything Has Designated Home
What success looks like: Every item has specific spot, returns there daily
Why it matters: Organization becomes automatic
How to achieve: Assign homes during declutter, use labels
Goal #13: Clear All Surfaces Before Bed
What success looks like: Counters, desk, nightstand cleared nightly
Why it matters: Wake to peace, not chaos
How to achieve: 10-minute evening tidy, non-negotiable
Goal #14: Change Sheets Weekly
What success looks like: Fresh sheets every Sunday
Why it matters: Clean girl sleep hygiene
How to achieve: Add to Sunday reset, have 2-3 sets
Goal #15: Maintain Organized Closet
What success looks like: Matching hangers, organized by category, everything visible
Why it matters: Getting dressed becomes easy
How to achieve: One-time investment in hangers, maintain weekly
STYLE & WARDROBE GOALS (16-19)
Goal #16: Build Neutral Capsule Wardrobe
What success looks like: 30-50 pieces that all work together
Why it matters: Clean girl aesthetic is minimal and versatile
How to achieve: Declutter first, buy intentionally in neutrals
Goal #17: Keep White Sneakers Actually White
What success looks like: Sneakers stay white all year
Why it matters: Shows attention to detail, clean girl staple
How to achieve: Clean weekly with magic eraser
Goal #18: Wear Same Minimal Jewelry Daily
What success looks like: Simple gold pieces every single day
Why it matters: Clean girl signature, elevated without effort
How to achieve: Invest in quality basics, keep in one spot
Goal #19: One In, One Out Rule Always
What success looks like: Buy something new, donate something old
Why it matters: Prevents clutter creep
How to achieve: Before buying, identify what leaves
DIGITAL & MINDSET GOALS (20-23)
Goal #20: Organize Phone Aesthetically
What success looks like: Apps by function/color, minimal widgets, cohesive wallpaper
Why it matters: Digital space affects mental space
How to achieve: 30-minute setup, delete unused apps
Goal #21: Unfollow Anything That Doesn’t Serve You
What success looks like: Social feed only inspires or educates
Why it matters: Protect your energy, curate your input
How to achieve: Ruthless unfollow session, maintain monthly
Goal #22: Daily Gratitude Practice
What success looks like: Write 3 gratitudes every night
Why it matters: Clean girl mindset is positive and intentional
How to achieve: Journal by bed, write before sleep
Goal #23: Delete Photos Weekly
What success looks like: Camera roll stays organized and minimal
Why it matters: Digital declutter reduces stress
How to achieve: 10 minutes every Sunday, delete duplicates
LIFESTYLE & HABIT GOALS (24-26)
Goal #24: Master Sunday Reset Routine
What success looks like: Complete reset every single Sunday
Why it matters: Sets up your entire week for success
How to achieve: Block 3 hours, make it non-negotiable
Goal #25: Track Habits Daily for 365 Days
What success looks like: Daily tracking without missing
Why it matters: Can’t improve what you don’t measure
How to achieve: Habit tracker app or journal, 2 minutes daily
Goal #26: Become the Girl Who Does It Anyway
What success looks like: Do habits even when you don’t feel like it
Why it matters: This is THE goal that makes all others possible
How to achieve: Discipline over motivation, show up on hard days
HOW TO ACTUALLY ACHIEVE THESE (Not Quit by February)
Don’t try all 26 in January. That’s why you always quit.
The Strategic Approach:
January (Goals 1-4): Master morning routine foundation
February (Goals 5-7): Add beauty and wellness habits
March (Goals 8-10): Lock in health consistency
April (Goals 11-13): Organize your space
May (Goals 14-15): Home maintenance systems
June (Goals 16-17): Wardrobe transformation
July (Goals 18-19): Style consistency
August (Goals 20-21): Digital organization
September (Goals 22-23): Mindset practices
October (Goal 24): Lifestyle mastery
November (Goal 25): Habit tracking
December (Goal 26): Identity solidification
Or pick 2-3 goals per month based on what you need most.
The key: Build slowly. Stack habits. Stay consistent.
THE NEW YEAR CLEAN GIRL COMMITMENT
Sign this mentally (or actually print and sign):
“I commit to choosing 2-3 goals per month, not all 26 at once. I commit to consistency over perfection. I commit to showing up even on hard days. I commit to still working on these in March, not just January. I commit to becoming my clean girl self strategically, not overnight.”
This isn’t a January thing. It’s a 2026 thing.
WHY MOST NEW YEAR GOALS FAIL (And How These Won’t)
Regular resolutions fail because: ❌ Too vague (“get healthy”)
❌ Too many at once (overwhelm)
❌ No tracking system
❌ All motivation, no strategy
❌ Quit after one slip
These clean girl goals work because: ✅ Specific and measurable
✅ Strategic order (2-3 per month)
✅ Built-in tracking
✅ System-based, not motivation-based
✅ Designed for sustainability
Most people overestimate what they can do in January and underestimate what they can do in a year.
These 26 goals give you the full year to transform completely.
TRACKING YOUR 2026 CLEAN GIRL GOALS
Create a system:
Daily Tracker:
- Check off goals completed today
- 2 minutes max
- Visual progress builds momentum
Monthly Review:
- Which goals are now automatic?
- Which need more focus?
- What’s working? What’s not?
Quarterly Check-In:
- Every 3 months, full assessment
- Celebrate wins
- Adjust strategy if needed
Year-End Reflection:
- How many of 26 did you achieve?
- Who have you become?
- How is life different?
THE 2026 CLEAN GIRL REALITY CHECK
By March, most people have quit their New Year’s resolutions.
By December 2026, you’ll have:
- Transformed multiple areas of your life
- Built unshakeable habits
- Become unrecognizable from January you
- Proven you can finish what you start
Not because you’re more disciplined than others. Because you had better strategy.
26 strategic goals. 12 months. Complete transformation.
START WITH GOAL #1 TOMORROW
Don’t wait until January 1st. Start tomorrow.
Pick your first goal. (I recommend #3: Make bed daily)
Do it for 7 days straight.
Then add goal #2.
By February, you’ll have 4-6 goals running automatically while everyone else is quitting their vague resolutions.
The clean girl life isn’t built on New Year’s Day. It’s built through strategic daily actions all year long.
Your 2026 transformation starts now.
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26 goals. 365 days. Infinite transformation.
Make 2026 your clean girl year.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise