How to Choose Your Word for 2026 (And Why Mine Is Permission)
What if choosing your word for 2026 felt less like pressure — and more like permission?
In this episode of Find Yourself After 40, Stacey Creely shares how she chose her word for 2026 — Permission — and why this simple, intentional practice can be more powerful than traditional New Year’s resolutions, especially in midlife.
From navigating rest, boundaries, health changes, and personal growth after 40, this episode invites women and men to slow down, reflect, and choose a word that supports the season they’re in — not the one they think they “should” be in.
Stacey also shares the moment her word found her (in pajamas, on the couch, watching Netflix) and why sometimes the most meaningful clarity comes when we stop forcing it.
✨ In this episode, you’ll explore:
Why choosing a word works better than resolutions after 40
How to discover your word without forcing it
What “permission” can look like in real life
Gentle reflection questions to help you choose your word for 2026
🎁 Plus, Stacey introduces a free Word of the Year workbook designed to help you reflect, brainstorm, and uncover the word that’s meant to guide your year.
If you’re ready to enter 2026 with intention, clarity, and compassion — this episode is for you.
