Word of the Year for 2026

Choosing a word of the year has become one of my favourite rituals. It’s far more grounding—and frankly, more inspiring—than any traditional New Year’s resolution I’ve ever made. If you scroll back through past posts, you’ll find the words that have guided me in previous years.

I’ve experimented with all kinds of ways to land on my word. Sometimes I try to catch the feeling that shows up as the year turns. Other times I ask friends for ideas or reflect on the big areas of life: family, friendships, finances, work, health. Eventually, I sit with the possibilities long enough for one word to rise to the surface. It always does.

For 2026, the word that found me is NOW.

I spend a lot of time in my head—often replaying the past or fast‑forwarding into the future. This year’s word is a gentle nudge to stay present and savour what’s right in front of me. I’ve heard it described as “being where your feet are,” and that feels exactly right.

It’s also a reminder that every change, opportunity, or improvement I want in the future begins with a single action taken in the present. Momentum starts in the now.

So, welcome to 2026. Let’s begin.