As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, imagine channeling your inner witch from those captivating YA novels like Disenchanted and Bewitching Hannah. Think brewing potions of confidence and casting spells of self-love under a full moon.
This year, empowerment isn’t about rigid resolutions, it’s about infusing magic into your glow-up journey. Picture yourself as the protagonist in your own story, wielding crystals and affirmations like wands to banish doubts and summon abundance. By embracing these whimsical, witchy practices, you’ll not only level up your vibe but transform 2026 into your most enchanted chapter yet, filled with growth, joy, and unapologetic power.
Start with ritualistic intention-setting, a staple in any teen witch’s grimoire. Grab a journal (your modern spellbook) and, by candlelight, jot down your dreams as if scripting a powerful incantation. Add a twist by incorporating herbs like lavender for calm or rosemary for clarity, sprinkling them over your pages or brewing them into a tea to drink while you write. This isn’t just goal-setting, it’s manifesting with flair.
For a fun glow-up boost, create a “glamour spell” by mixing natural ingredients into DIY face masks or body scrubs, visualizing your skin and spirit radiating from within. These small, magical acts build momentum, turning everyday routines into empowering adventures that make you feel unstoppable.
Dive deeper into self-empowerment with crystals, those shimmering allies from YA lore like Sophie’s powerful, red diamond bloodcharm in Disenchanted. Carry amethyst for intuition or rose quartz for heart-healing in a pouch, treating them like talismans against negativity.
To glow-up physically, enchant your workouts by imagining them as potion-mixing sessions. Yoga flows become fluid spells for flexibility and runs turn into quests for endurance. This playful approach shifts exercise from chore to charm, fostering a body-positive mindset that celebrates your unique magic.
Finally, seal your empowered year with communal magic, even if it’s just you and your reflections. Share your “witchy wins” on a vision board adorned with moon phases and tarot-inspired art, tracking progress like chapters in your novel. Remember, true power comes from within, so forgive slip-ups as plot twists that build character. By weaving these fun, teen-witch-inspired practices into your life, you’ll not only glow up but craft a narrative where you’re the hero—confident, resilient, and ready to conquer whatever enchantments 2026 brings. Here’s to your best year yet, spellbound and sparkling!
If you’re looking for the perfect New Year’s read with a kiss of romance, check out Disenchanted! (You can see Sophie wearing her diamond bloodcharm necklace on the cover!)
Meet Sophie Goodchild, a young witch entangled in a centuries-old curse that has haunted her true love’s family for generations. Join Sophie on a thrilling adventure as she navigates a world of curses, enchantments, and star-crossed romance, where the lines between magic and reality blur. Disenchanted is a heartwarming exploration of the human experience. With its unique blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy, this book will cast a spell on your heart and leave you enchanted from start to finish.
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Leigh Goff is an author from the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. She is represented by Lauren Bittrich at Lucinda Literary. She has three published novels, DISENCHANTED (2015), BEWITCHING HANNAH (2017), and KOUSH HOLLOW (2020). She is also a member of SCBWI and a graduate from the University of Maryland.
each other’s successes. I have a wonderful group of writers I connect with called Authors Moving Forward. We bounce ideas and situations off one another and their feedback has proven essential.
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