A word you can use in everyday life
A personal word of the year is a reminder of something you want to make room for. You might use it when choosing a project or deciding how to spend a free afternoon. It’s a prompt for reflection, not a prediction of what will happen.
A publisher’s annual word selection looks at language in public use. Your choice can stay personal. No religious belief is needed, though you might also enjoy exploring an angel number as a personal symbol.
How this quiz works
The 15 questions ask about your preferences and everyday choices. You’ll consider what makes a shared project worth your time, what you’d keep on your desk, and what you’d make room for in your weekly routine.
Those choices connect to six themes, such as appreciation, fresh starts, and learning. Your answers guide the suggested word. Choose what appeals to you now, without trying to pick the most impressive response. Enjoying a hobby even when you’re a beginner is as useful an answer as wanting to improve.
What the six words can mean
Gratitude
Gratitude means noticing what you appreciate. What small part of your week would you miss? Who made something easier? Try writing down one specific thing you appreciated today, without asking yourself to feel positive about everything.
Embrace
Embrace means welcoming something into your life or accepting what’s already there. Where would you like to be more open? What feels worth welcoming? You could give an unfamiliar plan a chance while keeping your own limits.
Growth
Growth points toward learning or developing a skill. What would you like to practice? What would a manageable improvement look like? Spend ten minutes on something you want to learn, with permission to make mistakes.
Perseverance
Perseverance means continuing with something you care about when it takes effort. Which goal still matters to you? What would make returning easier? Try setting a small next step that leaves room for breaks or a change of plan.
Renewal
Renewal is a fresh start or a return to something that helps you feel refreshed. Which routine feels ready for a change? What would you like to bring back? Clear one small space or return to an activity you’ve missed.
Curiosity
Curiosity means wanting to learn or explore. What do you keep wondering about? Which activity would you try without needing to do it well? Follow one question into a book, a conversation, or a small experiment.
Make the suggestion your own
You can keep your result, change its meaning, or choose another word. A hard experience doesn’t require a lesson, and you don’t have to turn it into a goal.
Start with something you value, then choose a manageable goal and a habit that supports it. If you value friendship, your habit might be sending one thoughtful message each week. Put your chosen word somewhere you’ll see it when that choice comes up.
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