The Monthly Progress Note - February 2026

The AFISA Elements Newsletter by Adele Frost, M.Ed.

https://www.AdeleFrost.com

Hello there, AFISA Elementors! 

🐎 The Year of the Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse is a rare cycle in the Chinese zodiac (occurring once every 60 years), combining the bold, dynamic energy of the horse with the passion and drive of fire. This period—beginning February 17, 2026 and extending through February 5, 2027 according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar—is associated with change, courage, decisive action, and breakthrough energy.

🎉 1. Top 10 Things to Do in February 2026

Celebrate the New Year of the Fire Horse

1. Attend a Lunar New Year Festival — Join parades, lion and dragon dances, live performances, and fireworks in your area.

2. Create a Fire Horse Vision Board — Use colors associated with fire energy—red, gold, and tangerine—to represent goals for the year ahead (lucky harmony & courage).

3. Try Horse-themed Art Workshops — Painting, calligraphy, or lantern crafting featuring equine imagery.

4. Host a Potluck with Lunar New Year Dishes — Dumplings, sticky rice cakes, and longevity noodles honor tradition and abundance.

5. Explore a Local Temple Celebration — Participate in blessings, incense ceremonies, and zodiac readings.

6. Wear “Lucky” Colors or Accessories — Red, pearl white, gold to attract positivity and dynamic energy.

7. Set Bold Personal Goals — Use the Fire Horse momentum to plan a major career, health, or life shift.

8. Meditate with Fire Symbolism — Visualize passion and renewed confidence as part of daily practice.

9. Learn About Zodiac Compatibility & Forecasts — Explore how this year may influence your sign.

10. Start Something New — Fire Horse year brings opportunity for transformation—begin a project you’ve deferred!

🧠 2. February Challenge: Intellect & Becoming Wise

Theme: Navigate Fire Horse energy with reflective intelligence.

The Fire Horse year urges action and boldness—but wisdom helps you act with intention, not over-impulse. Throughout February:

🔹 Practice mindful decision-making: Pause before big choices—ask why this matters long-term and what values it serves.
🔹 Study ancient and modern wisdom: Reflect on how patience, discernment, and reflection balance fiery dynamism.
🔹 Journal daily: Focus on lessons learned and patterns in choices you make.
🔹 Deliberate dialogues: Engage in conversations exploring belief vs. reality, certainty vs. curiosity.

This month’s intellectual challenge is to balance action with insight—not just to do more, but to think more deeply.

📚 3. Three Books on Problem Solving, Decisions & Wisdom

Here are three highly recommended books with Amazon links to deepen your thinking and decision-making skills:

1. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
   🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374275637
   A landmark exploration of how we think, revealing the two systems that shape our decisions and judgments.

2. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes by Maria Konnikova
   🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0670026577
   Uses Sherlock Holmes’s mindset to build skills in observation, logic, and deep thinking—key to wisdom.

3. The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
   🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062219687
   A practical guide that breaks down common cognitive errors that cloud reasoning and choices.

🎙 4. Two TED Talk Videos on Becoming Wise

Here are two thought-provoking TED Talks to inspire wise thinking:

Krista Tippett explores foundational practices that support deeper wisdom and wholeness in life.

Practical insights into how to make high-impact decisions with confidence and clarity.

📺 5. Two YouTube Videos on Becoming Wise

Here are two insightful YouTube videos to support your wisdom journey:

Ryan Holiday explores actionable habits that cultivate wisdom through reflection and mindful effort.

More wisdom on what it means to live thoughtfully and fully in the world.

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BOOK:

My Chapter in the Life Coach's Tool Kit, Volume 3.

Here's the Amazon link to my Identity Card Game chapter in the book, The Life Coach's Tool Kit Volumne 3, created by Erik Seversen with 27 World-Class Experts!

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EVENTS:

SCHEDULING FOR SUCCESS!

Join me on Saturday mornings at 8:00am EST or Sunday Evenings at 7:00pm EST to Schedule Your Week for Success.  Check out the weekly Zoom links under the Events section on my Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/AdeleFrostLifeCoach/

PRODUCTS:

My students/elementors use these sheets and planners for MAXIMUM clarity and daily focus of weekly strategies to obtain goals in their Life Vision.  It's available for purchase on my storefront link on Etsy: https://www.adelefrostllc.etsy.com

Here's the direct link to the listing: https://adelefrostllc.etsy.com/listing/1686591668/digital-afisa-elements-scheduling-for

EXTRAORDINARY LIFE VISION DAILY PLANNER

Use the AFISA Elements process of organizing your annual goals through the AFISA Elements Scheduling for Success Worksheets and the Extraordinary Bundle of the Life Vision Daily Planners!

I've developed a 2026 planner that you can purchase once, print monthly and fill in the dates of the months yourself. Here is the link: 

https://adelefrostllc.etsy.com/listing/1782693721/digital-2026-extraordinary-life-vision

Here is the link for the Extraordinary Bundle January-March 2026:

https://adelefrostllc.etsy.com/listing/4386600129/2026-daily-planner-bundle-digital

PROMOTIONS:

Anyone who signs up for their first session of Life Coaching with me will receive the Scheduling for Success Packet for FREE, as well as, the Extraordinary Life Vision Daily Planner for that month or the next for FREE!  Book your 1st Life Coaching Session Now!  Here's the link:  https://www.adelefrost.com/offers/gorFeTSv/checkout 

✨ Closing Thoughts

The Year of the Fire Horse invites you to harness passion and courage—but the greatest power lies in combining that fire with wisdom, reflection, and sound decision-making. Use February as a launching point for bold yet thoughtful growth as this year unfolds.

Reach out to me via email for more discovery on any of these events, topics or lifecoaching!  [email protected]. 

Your Life Coach Extraordinaire,
Adele Frost, M.Ed.