Word of the Year

Do you hate New Year’s resolutions?

What if choosing one powerful word could guide you through your entire year instead?

In Episode 60 of Messy Truths, Azar, Mar, and Nesha dive into the growing practice of choosing a Word of the Year—a wonderful alternative to New Year's resolutions  that focuses on alignment, intention and personal growth.

We unpack:

• The origins of New Year’s resolutions
• The concept of Word of the Year
• How choosing a Word of the Year can create focus
• Practical ways to embody your word
• Our past personal experiences putting this into practice
• Our personal Words of the Year for 2026 and what they reveal about where we’re headed

This episode is honest and relatable—perfect for anyone navigating personal growth, healing or purpose in 2026.

Listen in and discover how a word might just change your year ahead.

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:48 – What is a Word of the Year?

04:12 – The origins of New Year's resolutions

05:16 – Azar's personal experience with Word of the Year

08:07 – Mar's first encounter with Word of the Year

11:20 – Nesha's take on the practice of New Year's resolutions and choosing a word

18:38 - The importance of looking back on 2025

19:30 - Tools for choosing a Word of the Year

22:42 - Azar's relationship with the word 'Boundless'

26:00 - Azar reveals her word for 2026

27:28 - Nesha unveils her Word of the Year

30:45 - Mar discloses how she intends to embody her word for 2026

32:26 – Final thoughts & takeaways

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