Nurture—My One Word of the Year: Definitions, Quotes, and an Action Plan for Growth

Word of the Year 2026 Nurture

For 2026, I've chosen "NURTURE" as my one word of the year! This word captures my desire to foster growth, care for myself and others, and create positive energy in every aspect of my life. It is a time to "Nurture" what I learned to "Dare" for in 2025.

Nurture celebrates the joy of caring and the excitement of gradual growth! It’s all about kindness, development, and offering gentle support for steady progress, rather than rushing through changes. This approach perfectly matches my desire for slow, steady advancement this year.

Nurturing beautifully aligns with my passion this year for personal growth and healing, creating supportive environments, and sparking progress in both personal and professional areas.

Definitions of Nurture

The general definition of nurture includes:

• Care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing. 

• Providing necessary conditions for growth and development.

• Bringing up, raising, or rearing.

• Furthering the development of hopes, beliefs and ambitions.

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Nurturing involves offering love, support, and resources to help growth and development.  It includes taking care of, feeding, and protecting. It also means bringing up, raising, or rearing, with an emphasis on personal development and education. Additionally, nurturing fosters or promotes hopes, beliefs, and ambitions, extending to ideas, relationships, and communities.

Bible Verses About Nurturing

The Bible offers profound wisdom on nurturing. Here are a few verses that I've found to inspire my journey this year:

• Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.."

• Psalm 92:12-14: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God."

• Galatians 6:2: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

• Luke 2:52: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

  
  

Vision for 2026: Nurture My One Word for the Year

In 2026, I want to create a nurturing environment in my personal life, relationships, and community. This means focusing on my health, emotional balance, and spiritual growth. I see this year as an opportunity to strengthen bonds with important people, engage in my passions, and contribute positively.

My focus will be on:

• Self-Care: I will to prioritize my mental, emotional, and physical health to ensure I am in a position to nurture others.

• Relationships: I plan to build deeper connections with family and friends by being present, listening, and offering support.

• Community Engagement: I will look for opportunities to be more involved in my communities. Attending church, responding to online groups I’m connected with, developing jodelights! community, and looking for opportunities to be involved with my local community.

  
  

Inspirational Quotes on Nurture

These inspiring quotes perfectly capture the essence of nurturing!

• "To nurture is to give life, to sustain, and to help grow." – Unknown

• "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker -

•  "What we nurture will grow." – Unknown

  
  

  

  
  

Action Plan

"I will nurture my word of the year with this action plan:

• Personal Growth: Dedicate time each week for self-reflection and learning through reading, workshops, or journaling. Assess personal growth monthly.

• Monthly Check-Ins: Schedule catch-ups with friends and family to strengthen bonds and offer support.

• Health and Wellness: Plan a regular fitness routine and balanced diet.

• Spiritual Development: Set aside daily time for prayer and meditation. Join a Bible study group.

• Education and Growth: Enroll in workshops, courses, or bible studies to nurture myself and others.

• Create a Nurturing Space: Review each room in my house to make it a nurturing space for family and friends. Make it cozy for

  relaxation and reflection, filled with inspiring items.

  
  

Conclusion

I've picked "nurture" as my word for 2026 to focus on personal growth and helping others grow too. By embracing this idea, I aim to spread positivity and support. Here's to a year of nurturing!

I invite you to find your own word for the year and see how it can guide your way forward. Let me know what your word is in the comments below!