What’s your word of the year?

What’s your word of the year?

Happy 2026! I am so enjoying both the fresh energy of a new year and the winter retreat vibe of reflection and going inward.

I give myself a word of the year every year (well, sometimes more of a phrase, since I'm a rebel ).

This practice doesn't have to be shallow or something you forget by February. It's a practice that has nourished me for the last 6 years.

All energy, whether it's water or electricity, requires structure to move effectively and efficiently. Think of your word as an energetic structure to support growth.

Mine this year is "Open to Receive." I believe in choosing something that stretches me and nourishes me at the same time.

And receiving has been one of my challenges up until now, although I would LOVE it. See? Nourish and stretch can exist simultaneously.

So how do you choose your word? Here's a fun ChatGPT prompt to help you.

"I would love to choose a word of the year for 2026. I want something that both nourishes my soul and stretches me. Here were my challenges in 2025 (give it a list). Here are my wins from 2025 (give it a list). Here is my greatest desire for 2026 (give it a summary) and here are the challenges I already feel rising up (give it a summary.) Please suggest 10 possible words or phrases and your reasoning for each."

Don't make ChatGPT your God and just take what it gives you. 

Instead, notice how each word feels in your body, and select the one that gets the most "yes!" energy from you.

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