Your Word for the Year

Do you have a word for the year?

Choosing a word isn’t just a nice idea — it’s a powerful mindset tool.

Our brains do what we tell them to do, and we tell them with words.

When we don’t give our brains clear direction, they run on default — scanning for problems and focusing on what we don’t want.

That’s not a personal flaw; it’s how we’re wired to survive.

But if we want to live intentionally — with more peace, alignment, and ease — we need to tell our brains something different.

Your word becomes your why.

It helps your brain focus on what you want.

It guides decisions around time, energy, relationships, and self-care.

Every decision I make is filtered through my word.

Over time, it gently trains my brain to work for me instead of against me.

Last year, my word was simplify.

I chose it because I tend to overthink and overcomplicate.

When something feels hard, I procrastinate — and then feel bad about procrastinating, which causes me to procrastinate even more, keeping me stuck.

So instead of telling myself, “This is hard,” I asked a different question:

How can this be simple?

That one shift gave my brain something useful to work with.

Solutions came more easily. Decisions felt calmer. I accomplished what I wanted to — from a place of peace rather than force.

That’s the real work of mindset.

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If you’re choosing a word for the year, here are a few gentle guidelines:

•Choose a word based on what you want, not what you’re trying to fix.

•Choose a word that aligns with your values.

•Choose a word that feels good and possible.

If you feel a sense of pressure, remember, this isn’t about perfection.

It’s about being intentional.

Words can evolve and change throughout the year.

There are no rules.

When you think of your word, it should feel open and light — not harsh or punishing. Over time, you become the person who embodies it.

I’ve chosen words like love, abundance, and allow over the years, and each one has shaped my life in meaningful ways.

If you do this intentionally, it can change how you experience your days.

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Pause and Reflect

Take one slow, deep breath in through your nose.

Exhale fully through your mouth. Let your body soften.

Then reflect on this:

What do I want to experience more of this year — and what single word or phrase captures that?

If it helps, explore gently:

•How does my body feel when I imagine living this word?

•How might this word guide my decisions with ease?

I’d love to hear your word and why you chose it.

And next week, I’ll share my word for 2026.