2. I ask this question every January, and I always get comments about how we shouldn't be banning words. This is fun and games so just play along : )
Every January 1st since 1976 Lake Superior University has published a list of words they'd like to see banished from the Queen's English. Words may be banished due to misuse, overuse, or just general uselessness (go here to read about how the words are chosen). Here's the list for 2026-
67 • demure • cooked • massive • incentivize • full stop • perfect • gift/gifted • my bad • reach out
Which one (if any) do you use most often? Which one of these words/phrases would you most like to see banished from everyday speech and why? Is there a word you think should have made the list?
This was fun to read- ha! I use "reach out" the most as it is part of my every day jobs. Which one would I want banished? Not sure-really don't have a strong feeling towards any of them but if I had to pick, I guess I would say "incentivize." I guess it irritates me because I incentivize myself- I always work hard- I am always incentivized and motivated by the rewards that come out of my work.
3. What are your nightly rituals? Is that different from your 'ideal' nightly ritual? If so what's your ideal?
I do some skincare and tie my hair up and then I surf Tik Tok and IG and then most nights will read a little and watch tv until I fall asleep. I guess it is ideal...for me.
4. January 6th is/was National Bean Day. Do you like beans? Which one is your favorite? Last thing you ate made with beans?
It is? Ha! I always remember the epiphany or Little Christmas on this date. I do like beans. I like green beans and I enjoy kidney beans in chili and black beans in Mexican dishes. I made a taco dish a few weeks back that had black beans in it.
5. Are you easily embarrassed? Elaborate.
Well..I guess I am...I stay in the very back corner for yoga class because I don't want people watching me exercise...TMI?
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Call me crazy....I hate false security...but I am pretty hopeful for 2026....I have faith and a good gut feeling...and I hope that is enough...
12 comments:
Ahh! I think all of those words should be banished but especially 67!
My nightly ritual includes a scroll on IG & TikTok, probably for too long before I go to sleep.
I hope 2026 is all you want it to be!
What a beautiful photo at the end! (Not that your feet pic wasn´t beautiful but nature shots are great!). I don´t think I even noticed that ¨reach out¨ was on the list. That reminds me of that Depeche Mode song, I´m glad you´re optimistic about 2026. I hope it´s the best year for you!
Ha ha!! Well so funny to read we both have similar nightly rituals :)
That last pic is my favorite part of my walks on the rail trail (especially in the summer)- thank you friend!
You also work hard and that will add to the good feelings you have for 2026. I like to be off to the side in an exercise class too. I'm pretty sure everyone is just focused on doing their own thing, but I still prefer not to be front and center. Hope this is your best year ever!
Thank you Joyce!
And every psychologist on the planet will tell you that intrinsic motivation and rewards will always trump extrinsic ones every time so you can "incetivize" all you want but it usually only makes a marginal difference in employee output for a limited amount of time.
Makes so much sense!
My favorite part of the day is getting in bed to scroll or watch something on TV! Praying this is a great year for you!
Grueling and beautiful - what a year! I'm glad you are feeling good about 2026. To me, incentivize doesn't even feel like a real word!
Glad you can relate Maddie ;) Wishing you the best year!
Right? Ha! :)
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