My Word for 2026

Since 2017 I’ve made a habit of selecting a word for the year. The intention is to incorporate the word into everyday life as best as I can.

prEVIOUS WORDS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED:

2017: Content

2018: Release

2019: Adventure

2020: Mindful

2021: Simple

2022: Brave

2023: Creative

2024: Joy

2025: Balance

MY WORD FOR 2026 IS SELF-INVESTMENT

I thought about my chosen word over the holidays. Having time offline gave me a chance to think about my goals for the next 12 months and what I want to do this year.

And after mulling it over, I realised that this year I want to invest in myself. There is a course I’ve been thinking of doing for a while. A topic I’ve always been interested in and this year I plan to enrol, study and get the diploma (more info on that to follow).

I’m going to prioritise healthier eating and fitness. Last Monday I started walking for an hour a day - being outside and soaking up fresh air before the work day starts has been so good for me.

Setting boundaries, not over-explaining myself, limiting contact with people who cannot be happy for others are all acts of self-care. And making my peace of mind is a priority is a huge act in self-investment.

Last year I was made aware of how I need to make a healthy work/life balance a priority. It wasn’t easy at times but I’m keeping the momentum going this year. Taking a lunch break, ending at a decent hour - it makes a difference!

What about you? Do you choose a word for the year?

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