My three words for 2026
Every year, I select three words to serve as guideposts for my efforts.
I take time to reflect on the past year, what worked and what didn’t. I try to gain a clear picture of what I want the next year (and beyond) to look like.
Sometimes, the words come from specific goals I’ve established. Other times, they come from core values I want to live by.
1. Need 🌱
What do I need?
It's a difficult question to answer sometimes. And it can be all too easy to overlook. Take your own needs seriously.
2. Apply 🎯
How will I apply what I've learned?
This year is all about applying myself to where my efforts are most needed.
Professionally, that includes my master's thesis and client work. I'll also be applying for a psychologist-in-training (PTP) position this year, which is exciting.
On a personal level, it's about nourishing and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends and loved ones. It's also about healthy habits, such as exercise, eating home-cooked meals etc.
3. Embrace 🤗
Who or what will I embrace?
Embrace the future with warmth and optimism. Embrace the opportunities and the people you meet along the way, because you never know how long the moment will last.
Over to you
What words do you want to have an eye on this year? I'd love to hear about them :)
My three words over the years
- 2012: Listen. Act. Inspire.
- 2013: Live. Learn. Do.
- 2014: Dream. Create. Explore.
- 2015: Well-being. Kaizen. Leadership.
- 2016: Start. Observe. Adapt.
- 2017: Growth. Self-respect. Contribution.
- 2018: Simplicity. Primility. Creativity.
- 2019: Jump. Recharge. Improvise.
- 2020: Ask. Build. Sleep.
- 2021: Move. Think. Connect.
- 2022: Block. Finish. Breathe.
- 2023: Process. Win. Shine.
- 2024: Accept. Commit. Direct.
- 2025: Trigger. Practice. Balance.