Happy New Year 2026: Make This the Year You Work Less — and Earn More Doing What You Love
Happy New Year, my friend. đź’›
Before you start chasing new goals, new systems, and a new version of yourself… I want you to pause for one honest moment.
Do you want 2026 to feel lighter?
Not just “successful.” Lighter.
Because I mentor women entrepreneurs over 50, and I can tell you this:
You don’t need more pressure.
You don’t need more hustle.
And you definitely don’t need another year of doing things the hard way.
You want freedom.
You want income that makes sense.
And you want to do it in a way that fits who you are now.
A New Year Question That Changes Everything
Here’s the question I’m inviting you to ask today:
Are you living with passion and purpose… but not earning the income you desire?
If the answer is “yes,” nothing is wrong with you.
It usually means one of two things is happening:
You’re doing too many things at once.
You’re not packaging your gifts in a way that’s easy for people to say “yes” to.
And the solution isn’t “work more.”
The solution is clarity + a simple path.
The Quiet Truth About Women Over 50
Women entrepreneurs over 50 are different.
You have life experience. Work experience. People experience.
You know what matters and what doesn’t.
And that’s exactly why you’re not here to build a business the way a 30-year-old influencer would.
You’re here to build something real.
Something that lets you work less, earn more, and still feel like yourself at the end of the day.
A Simple New Year Reset (10 Minutes)
If you do nothing else today, do this one small reset. Grab a paper and write:
1) What am I no longer available for in 2026?
(overworking, undercharging, people-pleasing, confusion, tech overwhelm…)
2) What do I want more of?
(peace, freedom, steady income, confidence, ease…)
3) What do people always come to me for?
This is where your money is hiding.
Because your gift is not random — it’s pointing you toward your niche.
And once you can see it clearly… everything gets easier.
This Is Why I Created My January Workshop
If you’re in a “what’s next for me?” season, I made something very special for you.
🌸 Women Entrepreneurs Over 50 — Work Less, Make More, Doing Something You Love
đź—“ January 15 & January 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Mountain Time
This isn’t about hype. It’s about clarity and practical next steps — in a way that honors who you are and the life you’ve already lived.
Watch for our specialized workshop coming up in January.
Free Gift: My “5 Steps” Guide
If you want to start right now (today), go download my free guide:
âś… 5 Steps to Discover Your Core Gifts, Talents, and Skills
on PatriciaDrain.com
It’s simple, it’s gentle, and it gets you out of your head and back into what you’re naturally good at.
And if you want help applying it to your next income path, email me and simply say:
“Patricia, I want the 5 Steps — and I want to talk about what it means for me.”
I read every email.