2026: Let’s Do This!

Did you pick a word of the year for 2026? I have in the past, but then I realized that every word I chose, I forgot about almost instantly. This year, I’m doing something different.

I chose a theme. A mantra. Something that will guide my decisions and clarify what to prioritize. Because the way we spend our time defines who we are.

And that’s my theme for 2026: Time is a gift that is not to be wasted.

This means:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spending quality time with family and friends.
💻 Focusing on serving my clients with excellence and building my business with clarity and intention.
🤝 Staying connected to (and expanding) my network, and cultivating those relationships
📅 Making time for new opportunities that align with my values and goals. And saying no to things that I think I HAVE TO attend.
❤️ Carving out time for self-care and healthy choices (e.g., better eating habits, food choices, and more walks around the neighborhood)
✍ Prioritizing writing and reading over doom scrolling and watching reels for hours on end.

Funny story about the last one… While enjoying the festive Jewish Christmas meal of Chinese food, I received the following fortune:

“Your hobby will bring balance and perspective to your life.”

To that end, I will attempt another Ultimate Blog Challenge (UBC), writing 31 blog posts in 31 days. Follow along with me as I try to spend my time wisely, read, write, and exercise more, and ring in the new year with a new sense of purpose.

And here is hoping this year’s theme will allow me to go to bed every night knowing my day was well spent.

What is your word or theme for 2026?

XO,
Elisa