If you’re a business owner who wants to increase profit, reduce burnout, and lead like a CEO, this guide will show you how to run your business like a BOSS in 2026.

You probably know this already, but just because the calendar flips doesn’t mean everything in your life is going to magically feel different.

It’s not the calendar that changes your life. It’s the DECISIONS you make to finally change the things you’re not happy about.

And listen- I say this with love, because I’ve BEEN there…

Whether it’s running a business, trying to get your finances under control, working on your health, or honestly just trying to get your life together without feeling overwhelmed all the time…

Your life won’t change unless your habits do.

Simple as that.

So, if you’re a business owner who is hoping for 2026 to be your BREAKOUT year, then we have to strip away the habits and routines that are no longer serving us.

“What got you here, won’t get you there” - Marshall Goldsmith

So let’s talk about the habits and routines that will help you step into your BOSS era- and build a stronger, more intentional business in 2026.

Her DAILY CEO Habits (even when she doesn’t feel like it)

A BOSS understands the importance of HOW she starts her day. If you wake up disgruntled, immediately reaching for your phone to see what fires need to be put out, checking your email notifications, and prioritizing OTHER people’s needs before your own, you’re operating your business from a place of reaction.

Instead, start your day with intention!

A daily routine that is INTENTIONAL looks like:

• Asking yourself, “What is my TOP priority for today?”
• Doing ONE uncomfortable thing every single day that moves your business forward( filming a new video, going live on social, selling IRL, reaching out to a potential client, etc.)
• Focusing on a SINGLE task that matters. (Sales, leads, cash flow, creating new processes, recipe development, etc.

These daily habits aren’t “sexy” or “glamorous” but VITAL parts to creating a sustainable business that can survive without your constant presence.

Her Weekly NON-NEGOTIABLES

She knows that in order to WIN the game of business, you’ve gotta play it. And it starts with creating a ROUTINE that works for YOU. This is where MOST people fall off track.

A BOSS doesn’t “see how the week goes.” She sets the TONE for it.

Every single week, she:

• Plans her week BEFORE Monday hits
• Reflects and understands what WORKED and WHAT DIDN’T: What made me money? What drained me? What do I need to STOP doing NEXT week to make it more aligned with my goals?
• She protects her SPACE. Rest isn’t a reward. It’s REQUIRED in order to reflect and remain creative.

Having a weekly routine you can follow creates structure and freedom. The more freedom you have, the GREATER the sign of running a sustainable business.

The moves she makes EVERY MONTH

She knows in order to GROW a sustainable and profitable business that THRIVES without her, she needs to have a PULSE on what is actually happening in her business. You can’t do that by operating with an “I’ll figure it out as I go” mindset.

Monthly check-ins are where CLARITY (and confidence) live.

At least ONCE a month, she:

• Checks her numbers. (Revenue, expenses, labor, profit, trends. Data doesn’t LIE. Emotions do.)
• She invests in SUPPORT, not just tools. (Courses, coaching, systems, accountability. Because there is NO AWARD for overworked female of the year.
• She cleans up her business regularly. (If your life feels chaotic, overwhelming, and disorganized, it’s highly likely those habits are bleeding into your business.)

A BOSS who is DEDICATED to making 2026 her breakout year isn’t worrying herself with how things used to be. She is focused on WHAT she needs to do NOW in order to thrive.

The CEO Work no one sees (this is where the REAL shift happens)

She knows that in order to build UP the business, she also has to BUILD herself up. That includes pouring into her well-being as the LEADER and CREATOR. This requires business owners to do the inner work.

• She stops tying the WORTH of her business to her productivity. (One season, slow sales, don’t define how successful you are.)
• She makes decisions from CLARITY- not emotions. (No more making decisions from scarcity or fear. She takes the time to really think about the outcomes- good and bad- BEFORE taking action.)
• She acts like the VERSION of herself she’s becoming. (Even before it feels “earned.” Confidence is built through ACTION… not the other way around.)

You get to decide at ANY MOMENT in your life- you could be drinking coffee, on a random Tuesday, with nothing special happening- and DECIDE to take that first step towards something different.

Little decisions and moments like that are what move your life, NOT the date.

You don’t need to do a MASSIVE overhaul of your life, but start adopting micro habits over time and see what happens.

Ready to Run Your Business Like a BOSS in 2026?

You don’t need more ideas- you need the right ones for where you are right now.

👉 Take my Business Growth Quiz: What Level of Business Are You In?

And get clarity on what habits, systems, and mindset shifts matter most for where you’re trying to take your business in 2026.

And if you’re ready for hands-on support, real conversations, and CEO-level accountability, Power Hour is where we do the work- together.

Because becoming a BOSS doesn’t happen alone.