21/01/2026
I shared a post like this last year, when my word was ‘embrace’
I chose it while navigating the uncertainty of applying for my master’s in Clinical Psychology. When I found out that I wasn’t accepted into the programme, I had to truly live out that word, embracing the discomfort and disappointment that came with it. What I didn’t expect was how ‘embrace’ would also lead me toward new, exciting paths and encourage me to take bold chances throughout 2025.
Looking back, I can honestly say that 2025 was the happiest and most fulfilled I’ve ever felt, and I’m hopeful that 2026 will be just as meaningful, if not more so.
For 2026, my word is ‘accept’.
There’s a DBT skill called Radical Acceptance, which teaches that acceptance doesn’t require liking or approving of something. It simply means allowing reality to be what it is. Instead of wishing fear or discomfort away (and creating more distress in the process) I want to acknowledge and accept the present moment as it stands. I know this year will bring challenges, both personally and professionally, and I’m ready to face them. In 2026, I want to anchor myself in acceptance: accepting the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable, trusting that I’m strong enough to hold it all.
What’s your word for 2026?
