<p>We talk about why choosing a one-word theme for the year can be such a creative, constructive, and satisfying exercise. We review our words for 2025 and reveal our words for 2026. Plus we share an original and fun reason to have a party.</p> <p><strong>Resources & links related to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSb2ui_V1Fg">Amazing scene in Mad Men</a></li> <li><a href="http://happiercast.com/giftgiving">Work through my new Gift Idea Generator worksheet</a></li> <li>Elizabeth is reading: <em>War and Peace</em> by Leo Tolstoy (<a href="https://amzn.to/3KmTLXf">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781400079988">Bookshop</a>) </li> <li>Gretchen is reading: <em>Couples</em> by John Updike (<a href="https://amzn.to/3XzRriy">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780449911907">Bookshop</a>) </li> </ul> <p><br>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/"> Gretchen's website</a> to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the <em>Happier </em>app.</p> <p>Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>