My 2026 Word(s) for the Year

Attention all perfectionists & people pleasers…

You might just want to make this your word(s) for the year, too. Drum roll, please… In 2026, the phrase that’s going to carry me through is:

WHO CARES!!!

Yes, you read that right. Who cares!!! ~Who~ even ~cares~!!!

If you’re someone who tries to read the room before speaking your mind. If you’re someone who tries to determine how likely you are to succeed before trying something new. If you’re someone who says, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right...” If you’re someone who lets the fear of others’ opinions & approval dictate how you live your life… If you’re afraid of screwing it up. If you’re worried you might change your mind or it might not work out or you might fail…

Then you can steal my phrase. Because I am that person mentioned above sometimes, too. It takes intentional effort to lean awayyy from those perfectionistic tendencies. To stretch that “send it” (my phrase from last year) muscle. To let go and let God and truly live this precious life to the fullest without those shackles of fear!

I do actually care…

I’m someone who cares deeply. And that’s not going to change. But what I hope will continue to shift, is how much I care what other people think. How much I care if I try something new and fall flat on my face. How much I care if I look silly, or fail, or make a mistake.

The truth that carries me through is that the sole approval I should ever be seeking is that of my God, my Savior, my Creator. His opinion is my North Star. He has given me His Word and has blessed me with genuine family & friends who care about me, to speak into my life and share truth. As long as I am aiming to please Him, I can let go of the rest.

And I believe there is so much freedom in letting go! There is no way to win the approval of everyone and living life that way is like running on a hamster wheel. God has given me my own race to run, for His glory, and the rest - WHO CARES!! 

Here’s to 2026. To caring about what really matters. And not worrying our lil ol’ hearts about the rest.

Hoping the same freedom for you!

Sincerely, Suzy

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