Permission

My word for 2026

I’ve spent the last ten years discovering myself. Letting go of who I think I should be. Learning who I am.

I realised I’m an artist.

I’m sensitive.
Introspective.
Passionate.
I like to move slowly.
To learn.
To create.
To connect deeply.

I know who I am. I’ve found my voice.

And yet, I struggle to act on it. I struggle to make decisions. To trust myself.

It’s like my instincts are prisoners to my mind. And my mind is a relentless taskmaster, keeping me in line.

I’m afraid of getting it wrong.
Of being judged.
Of being criticised.
Of getting in trouble.

So I ignore myself.
I edit myself.
I stay safe.
I stay small.

This year, I want the courage to act on my instincts. To stop outsourcing approval. To give it to myself instead.

I want to give myself permission.

Permission to trust my instincts.
Permission to speak my mind.
Permission to be spontaneous.
Permission to swim in the sea.
Permission to feel deeply.
Permission to dream big.
Permission to give it a go.
Permission to say no.
Permission to rest.
Permission to fail.
Permission to live.

My word for 2026 is PERMISSION.

What’s your word for 2026?

JYK 🤍