I love the idea of focusing on one word for the new year.
It sets the tone for the year and becomes the grand theme in all that you do.
Finding a word that speaks to you and applying it is a goal in itself. That one word you chose can be used to improve so many areas of your life. Last year was the first year I chose a word, and I’d highly recommend it.
My Word for 2025- ELEVATE
Last year, my word was ELEVATE, and it colored my entire life for 2025. I found myself elevating most everything I did. In fact, it spoke to me so much that I plan to keep using that word into this new year. Using the word “elevate” has become so much a way of life that it is now a habit. In future blog posts, I’ll be sharing some of the things I did to elevate my home. I’ll also share how I elevated my beauty routine, elevated my health, and elevated my attitude.
How To Choose A Word For The New Year
First, I googled a list of popular words for the year. I read through the list and found the words that spoke to me the most. Once I narrowed the words down to a few, I identified which ones would help the most in my life. Then, I chose the one word that would have the greatest impact on the direction of my life.
How To Apply Your Word
As you create other basic goals, start each goal with the word you chose. For example, last year I used the word “elevate” in my smaller goals. I “elevated” my health by walking five days a week. I “elevated” my bathroom by editing and organizing. Challenge yourself to use this word whenever possible. Using your word will automatically become a habit. Think of it as a form of manifesting…..
My Word For 2026- THRIVE
The word “THRIVE” instantly spoke to me as soon as I read it. To me, THRIVE signifies growth, action, and the embrace of new beginnings. Although 2025 was a great year for me in many ways, I often felt as if I were merely surviving. I was learning to manage bills. I was also learning to budget and navigate living alone. Much of 2025 was spent living in a state of anxiety. Now that I have successfully survived last year, I want to THRIVE in 2026. With the experiences I gained from the past year, I want to reach goals that once seemed impossible.
(I tried my best to eat 12 grapes in 12 seconds under the table for prosperity and good fortune. It wasn’t for lack of trying…I foolishly froze the grapes. Eating 12 ice-cold grapes in 12 seconds would be impossible for anyone! Note to self- next year, don’t freeze the grapes and buy small grapes!)
Here’s How I Plan to THRIVE This Year
My savings account will THRIVE through using strategic strategies. I plan to use no-spend months to bank money. I will plan to sell items of value that I no longer use.
I will THRIVE in my health and wellness by cultivating a disciplined routine. I will create a check-off sheet as a visual reminder to finish my routines until they become habits.
I will THRIVE in my spirituality by establishing a daily routine of reading devotions.
My art career will THRIVE. I will dedicate time to growing my art classes. I will also post consistently on my business pages.
“THRIVE” will become my theme in everything I do, just as the word “ELEVATE” did in 2025.
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year” (Vern McLellan)
Cheers to finding your word and to a healthy and prosperous 2026, friends!
