56 | Why I Choose a Word of the Year + The Quiz I Use Every Year

It's that time of year—everyone's setting goals, making resolutions, and planning their 2026 author business. But what if one word could give you more clarity than a hundred strategies?In this episode, I'm sharing why I personally choose a Word of the Year, how it's kept me focused and grounded for 8 years, and the quiz I use every single year to help me discern what that word should be.This isn't a "you must do this" episode. It's simply me sharing my experience with a practice that's transformed how I approach my author business—and inviting you to try it if it resonates.I'm also sharing how my last three words turned out to be prophetic—revealed years before God would call me to create this podcast and The Revive to Thrive Way™. He was already naming what He was about to birth through me, and I couldn't have known that at the start of each of these years.If you're heading into 2026 feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or unclear about what to focus on—this practice might help you too.Plus, I'm sharing my collection of river stones with 8 years of words written on them—and how looking back, I can clearly see how each word was the foundation of that year, often in ways I never expected.Scripture referenced: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (a time for everything), Proverbs 4:25-27 (fix your gaze), Proverbs 16:9 and 19:21 (hold plans loosely)Perfect for: Christian authors feeling scattered, anyone overwhelmed by conflicting advice, writers looking for focus in 2026, those wanting practical ways to align with God's planMentioned:The Revive to Thrive Way™ waitlistDaySpring Word of the Year Quiz.👉 Listen now to uncover the secret to becoming an anointed scribe!Send me a message!Support the show_____________________________________🙋‍♀️ Wondering why your books aren’t selling?Start here: grab my free Why Aren’t My Books Selling? checklist and uncover what might be keeping readers from buying — so you can stop wasting time on random strategies and finally know where to focus first.       👉 Get the FREE checklist✝️ Ready to go deeper?Tired of second-guessing business decisions, chasing strategies that don’t fit, and building from pressure? The Revive to Thrive Way™ is a Spirit-led, self-paced program that helps Christian authors rebuild the foundation beneath their brand, books, marketing, and next steps—so they can stop chasing the wrong tactics and build their author business with clarity.       👉 Join The Revive to Thrive Way™_____________________________________💌  Friday Manna Newsletter™️  for more tools & tips!🤩 Rate & Review this PodcastYour support in sharing this show and leaving a review is greatly appreciated.