Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a Happy New Year. Mine was good. It was peaceful. We’ve had many years of planning slumber parties for my oldest, he was born on the first, so this year was more peaceful because he’s no longer in the slumber party phase.
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But enough about that. Today, I want to talk about my one little word. Each year I pick a word that has special meaning for me. In the past, I’ve used Strive, Focus, Peace, and Appreciate just to name a few. All of these are important, and I plan on continuing these, but this year I choose Accept.
I know it’s a small word, but it’s an important one. It’s important that we see our friends and family clearly and accept where they’re at in their journey through life. I have to accept that they may not be able to meet me where I’m at. It doesn’t make them bad people. They are on a different journey than I am, so I accept that and allow them to go on their way.
I need to accept that when people show me who they are I should believe them. I won’t make excuses for bad behavior any longer. Even if the other person’s behavior is a result of insecurity, it doesn’t matter. It’s their responsibility to manage their insecurity in a healthy way. It’s not my responsibility to tolerate hurtful behavior so they can feel better about themselves.
I need to accept that my children are growing at their own pace, and I’m not going to rush them. They still listen to me, which I find amazing because they are becoming so much more independent. They are critical thinkers. This is an important skill in this day and age.
So, there you have it. My One Little Word for 2026 is accept. Not a glamorous word, but one that will help me deal with the anxiety of dealing with manipulation and triangulation when I encounter those behaviors. How about you? Do you have your One Little Word? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!
