KEEP-ing It Real in the New Year

This year, I’m claiming the word KEEP. Yes, KEEP — the tiny little verb that jumped out at me from a random commercial and then refused to leave my brain. (Honestly, it’s been living rent‑free up there for weeks.)

The official definition? “To cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course. ”The unofficial definition? “A gentle shove from the universe to get your life together… but kindly.”

And let’s be real — it doesn’t hurt that it’s alliterative with the blog name. A girl loves a theme.

Here’s the idea: once a month, we choose something to keep doing. Maybe it’s keeping a good habit going. Maybe it’s keeping a promise to yourself. Maybe it’s keeping your sanity by letting go of something that’s been dragging you down.

KEEP is flexible like that. She’s the yoga instructor of words.

And since it is the start of a new year — when half of us are vowing to lose weight, get in shape, drink more water, or at least stop treating iced coffee as a food group — let’s start with KEEP Moving.

But here’s the twist: moving doesn’t have to mean steps, reps, or sweating through a sports bra you regret buying. Movement can be mental. Movement can be spiritual. Movement can be emotional, creative, relational — whatever direction your life is nudging you toward.

KEEP Moving simply means: don’t stay stuck. Not in old habits, not in old stories, not in old versions of yourself.

So, I want to hear from you. How are you interpreting KEEP Moving? What are you working on, leaning into, or gently nudging forward this month?

Share it with me — because here at Kicking the Chaos with Kaylin, we’re keeping the momentum going together.