It's that time! It is time to choose my word of the year for 2026....it came to me so easily this year...not sure why....but first, let's reflect on the word I chose in 2025 and that was Thrive...I liked "Thrive in 25"
Did I thrive? I guess in some areas but I felt like I really only "survived" this year and that probably should've been my word...ha!
I thrived when it came to spending time with my girls...and with Remi...ha! I thrived when it came to helping Diana with the college process and particularly the cheer process (can't wait to write all about this in the new year)
I also thrived when it came to my health and that was a big one...but other than that, professionally, I survived...we are going on three tough years...
I took matters into my own hands...learned a new business and started my side hustle in real estate...not sure why I always have to pick difficult things but hey...proud that I learned something new if nothing else BUT 2026 is when I will really take the bull by the horns professionally
So last year was Thrive...or Survive and in 2026...my word shall be....
This is such a GREAT word for you Holly. Over the last few years you have inspired me to look for joy and it has made a difference in my life. Thank you for that and here's hoping you receive all the Joy this year.
ReplyDeleteAww thank you my friend- you inspire me too XO
DeleteLOVE this Holly! JOY - yes!!! And I think the "trick" to this is truly finding joy in everything, even the hard things. Joy is not happiness because happiness is fleeting but joy can be lasting. It's an outlook, a perspective, a way of life. I LOVE it!! And "thrive" to "survive" works too. . .just because you set off down one road doesn't mean it's the road you're meant to stay on. You've go this!!
ReplyDeleteMy word is "notice". It came to me in various ways toward the end of the year - mostly things I read but a few things I saw. I want "notice" to be outward - it's been brought to my attention that many of us are so focused on "us/we/self" and forgetting all that surrounds us. Last year my word was "intentional" - making sure that my words, time, resources, energy - that I used it all intentionally. I hope I made better decisions based on intentionality. . .now to really NOTICE what is happening around me. We'll see :)
Hope you've already experienced some JOY in these first days of 2026 :)
Thank you so much! I love your word- great choice!
DeleteI think you in fact did thrive!
ReplyDeleteI love the word JOY and I see it as looking for the joy in the small moments, an errand with one kid, time with hub, something that makes you smile or remember someone or something. Love!
Thanks for your confidence :)
DeleteI hope 2026 is a better year for you and your family. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJoy is a wonderful word and I hope you have lots of it!
Thank you Kim! :)
DeleteIt seems to me like you thrived last year in every aspect. I like your word ¨Joy.¨ It seems well suited to you and your personality!
ReplyDeleteYou're the best-thank you :)
DeleteWishing you lots and lots of Joy in 2026!
ReplyDeleteRight back at ya! :)
DeleteJOY is such a great thing to focus on during the coming year! May 2026 hold lots of JOY - in the big and the small moments - for you and those you love!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is- thank you :)
DeleteWishing you all the joy!! You are such a great joy spreader and I can’t wait to see all your joy this year!!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you friend XO
DeleteI am loving everyone's words for 2026! I agree with Maria that joy is well suited to you!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you Maddie! :)
DeleteI'm not sure if I will pick a word for this year, but JOY would be a top contender. I feel like I lost some of my joy/enthusiasm last year and want to get it back. Wishing you a joy filled year!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find it too- wishing you a 2026 filled with all the JOY :)
DeleteYour positive attitude will always help you thrive & I love that you had so much time with your girls. You are a hustler! I hope you have lots of joy in 2026
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Jen! :)
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