I love this from Mental Health UK .
You don’t have to be a “new you”.
Mental health matters more than resolutions.
Rest can be the goal.
Growth looks different for everyone.
It’s okay not to set goals.
You can start again whenever you choose.
If today is quiet, slow, or simply about getting through, that is more than enough.
Here’s to a gentle start to 2026.
As 2025 draws to a close here in Spain, there is only one thing I want to say: thank you. Not with metrics, recaps, or highlights, but with genuine appreciation for the people who showed up, contributed, and stayed engaged through a complex and meaningful year.
Last year clarified what truly matters—family, health, presence—and it also highlighted a pivotal moment for the administrative profession. With AI, hybrid work, and digital-first expectations reshaping roles, assistants’ value is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and underappreciated. In 2026, the focus must be on building tools, frameworks, and evidence that give assistants authority, confidence, and recognition.
Grouping assistants with receptionists, cleaners, or front-of-house staff as a measure of how candidates “treat people below them” misrepresents the role, undermines professional respect, and perpetuates a misunderstanding that limits the profession. Assistants operate with judgement, discretion, and proximity to leadership—they are not junior.