“Busyness is a hamster wheel that keeps us distracted and tired. This year, I’m getting off”
Busyness acts as both a distraction and a shortcut to feeling interesting, says Stylist’s Holly Bullock. In 2026, she’s carving out time to do nothing.

Holly Bullock is Stylist’s features editor, specialising in in-depth features, long-read interviews and expert guides to the coolest trends in fashion, food and more. You can follow her on Instagram at @hollykbullock_.
Busyness acts as both a distraction and a shortcut to feeling interesting, says Stylist’s Holly Bullock. In 2026, she’s carving out time to do nothing.
Busyness acts as both a distraction and a shortcut to feeling interesting, says Stylist’s Holly Bullock. In 2026, she’s carving out time to do nothing.