Word of the Year 2026

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My Word of the Year Prasrabdhi (pronounced pra-shrab-di) means “you can adapt with ease, and you are not easily unsettled by change … [it] is a building block of resilience,” as Willa Blythe Baker writes in her book, “The Wakeful Body.” She goes on to write that with prasrabdhi: “You learn how to meet resistance […]

100 Word of the Year Ideas to Inspire You

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What’s Your Word of the Year? A single, guiding word is a more effective approach than a New Year’s resolution. If you’re unsure of what word should be yours for 2026, here’s a list of possibilities. Abundance Acceptance Action Admire Adventure Advocate Appreciate Attract Awake Aware Balance Be Believe Bliss Bountiful Breathe Brave Calm Cheer […]