I cannot believe that another year has flown by! With the new year upon us, it’s time for us to set some intentions and choose our word of the year 2026. Instead of setting new year resolutions, I prefer to choose a word of the year. Just one single, powerful word that embodies the soul of what you hope to manifest in the upcoming year. It is a word that should inspire, motivate, and drive you in various aspects of your life throughout the upcoming year.
I don’t know about you but creating a list of new year resolutions is just doing too much for me. By February, I’ve either lost the motivation to tackle that list or I’ve changed my mind about what I initially put on that list. Choosing one word helps me stay focused and also allows me to adjust my plans. Life happens and circumstances change so I like to be as flexible as possible (in many different ways 😏).
How to choose your Word of the Year 2026
Reflect on the Past Year
So, how do you choose your word of the year? First I start by reflecting on the past year. I think of all of the challenges that I faced and the things that I learned (or need to learn) from them, I reflect on all of the highs and lows. Then I ask myself, what do I want to bring with me into the new year and what do I want to leave behind?
What Are Your Goals?
When choosing a word of the year for 2026 you will want to think of your goals. What do you hope to accomplish this year? Usually, when I write out a list of goals, I am able to identify a common theme between them. Write out your list of goals and see if you notice a common theme among them.
What Inspires You?
Next, when choosing your 2026 word of the year Think of words that inspire you. If you were able to identify a common theme amongst your goals, definitely take that theme into consideration. Let’s say you identified a common theme of progression. ‘Progression’ could be a good word, but does it invoke action? Is it broad enough that it can be applied to various aspects of your life throughout the year? Using this example, I would list a couple words that are similar to progression. For example, ‘evolution’, ‘expansion’, and ‘transformation’ come to my mind.
‘Intentional’ Was My Word of the Year 2025
My word of the year for 2025 was ‘intentional’. When I initially chose this word, my focus was on cultivating deep and intentional relationships with those in my life. Almost immediately, I realized that I needed to prioritize being intentional within myself. Inside and outside of my D/s relationships, I often prioritize those around me. Contrary to what we say and show or what others may believe; Dommes do this so fucking much. We have total control of a BDSM scene and this is almost always the case outside of sessions as well. So it actually takes a lot of mindful intention and practice to prioritize ourselves and our needs. Want to know what I learned? I fucking suck at this! 🤣 I’m sure I’m not the only one, I think most Dommes often forget that Domme Drop is totally a thing.
At the start of 2025, I was facing a huge obstacle with a project that is crucial to my thesis. If I didn’t figure out how to overcome this obstacle, I wouldn’t be able to launch my program and my plans of starting my fellowship in the fall would have been impossible. Soon afterwards, I was hit with another obstacle in my non-kink job. It seemed as though the obstacles kept coming, each one bigger than the last. I know you know what I’m talking about.
Inner Trust
By April, I was so over this fucking year. But then I had a really fun session with a subbie and Ms Becky. It was one of those sessions where the conversations flow really well, the laughs are constant, and the time just flies right by so fucking fast. During that session, Becky pulled oracle cards for us. The card she chose for me was called Inner Trust. It told me to trust my intuition. To trust that even when I am faced with an obstacle, I will figure it out by following my intuition.
In this session and throughout the year, Becky reminded me to trust my intuition because she had learned so much from our sessions together with my subbies and from our many conversations and brainstorming sessions. It reminded me of the shadow work that I had done with my Domme mentor years ago when I first started practicing BDSM. To hear that I was able to make such an impact on someone else in such a positive way was an affirmation to trust my instincts and a realization that I was being way too hard on myself.
Reflecting on 2025
Flash forward to Winter 2025. I was reflecting on my rollercoaster of a year, trying to decide what my word of the year 2026 would be, and I had a mini panic attack. I had focused so much on being more intentional with myself that I had totally neglected to curate those deep intentional relationships with those around me. It wasn’t until the first week of December that it all started to make sense to me. As I was talking with subbies about their word of the year and still trying to decide what my word of the year 2026 would be, each one of them said the same thing to me. They all said something to the effect of, “I know you’ll figure it out, just go with your gut.” Well, fuck me! There it was. “Inner trust” and following my intuition.
‘Intuition’ will be my word of the year for 2026
Who would have thought that those conversations that week would have been exactly what I needed to help me choose a word? Well, after giving it more thought, those conversations were exactly what I needed. Why? Because without even realizing it, I actually have cultivated amazingly strong connections over the phone. Throughout the year, our relationships had deepened. They went from hot and sexy play sessions to well-rounded relationships with substance. I crave substance and depth. And, I totally understand that not everyone is into that sort of thing. But I am, and anything less leaves me feeling drained and unsatisfied. I genuinely enjoy having intimate conversations and I hope to many, many, many more with you in the upcoming new year.
The conversations that I have had and the relationships that I have forged over the last year have helped shaped the woman that I am today. Many times someone will ask me what they can do for me and my response is, “exactly what you’re doing right now” and I genuinely mean that. I promise if there was anything else that I needed from you, you would be the first person that I let know. But I cannot emphasize enough how much I have gained through the conversations that I have had with you on the phone. We all need a friend to talk to and I have found the most amazing friend in you. Your trust in me has strengthened my inner trust. Your vulnerability with me has given me the courage to face my own vulnerabilities. And your thoughts, ideas, and feelings have all impacted me in so many ways.
Cheers to 2026!
In 2026, I hope to continue to deepen the relationships that I have. I hope to lean-in to my intuition when it comes to our relationship, regardless if that relationship is a D/s dynamic or not. Because I truly do want to have relationships and connections that are well-rounded. Let’s call it the Demi Experience. 😏 A relationship that involves plenty of sexy playtime, intimate conversations, mutual respect and support, all topped off with a plethora of belly aching laughs.
I hope that this post helped you to choose a word of the year for yourself. The word that you choose doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else but you. Just remember, the most important thing is to choose a word of the year 2026 that inspires and motivates you. I hope that in December 2026 you revisit this post as you are choosing your word of the year for 2027. And, I hope that when you do come back, you realize all that you have accomplished in the last 365 days!
I cannot wait to spend 2026 with you!
Keeping you entranced and craving more until next time,
Your Sensual Cocktease Goddess Demi
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My word will be “acceptance.” We’re all so lucky to have you in our lives. You have a great mindset, and I know you can overcum any obstacle in your way.
Awe, thank you Cockfish! You’re so sweet. And I fucking LOVE your word!!!! It’s absolutely perfect!
My word for the year is devotion. I’m committed to showing that devotion to you by following through on the path and plans you’ve set before me.
I love this. You do have some big plans ahead of you! Devotion is perfect for you.
That’s a very nice word “intuition” I like it a lot. intuition expresses what the heart first thinks. I’m rooting for you dear Demi, may you manage to keep this beautiful intention and I don’t doubt that you will succeed.
My word is integration. To integrate well into everyday life everything that I have learned in recent years and also this year. I am grateful for everything to you and to myself.
The word trust is also connected to the word integration. Confidence in yourself that everything is as it should be.
I wish you a beautiful and blessed new year 2026. May you always be happy!
Awe, Casandra! I love that word for you so much!! It’s absolutely perfect. 🥰 I hope that the upcoming year brings you loads of confidence and trust in yourself that everything is as it should be. That reminds me of Stoicism a bit.
Thank you so much MsDemi! I didn’t even know that 🙂 Anyway, I like Omnismus.
I think and believe that the more one connects with one’s heart, the easier things suddenly seem. 🙂
Oh Casandra, I love this so much!! I have never heard of this word before but I like it. I definitely believe that humans benefit immensely from “belief” itself. I would love to learn more about so many religions just for the sake of learning. But, I am totally with you on connecting within ourselves and our hearts. Things just seem to fall right into place when I take a deep dive inward.
Demi – I love this post and your word of the year. Your message and authenticity is and always has been so refreshing. I have really enjoyed our time, connection and laughs together in 2025 and am looking forward to even more in 2026. My word for next year is “commitment”, which I’ll tell you more about when we talk next. In the meantime, I am committed to your challenge!!!!
mmmm I cannot wait to hear all about it! And FUCK YEAH!!!! I knew you’d be totally committed to my challenge, you always are! 😈
I love your word of the year! My word for 2026 is dedication. Dedication to you Goddess Demi and your happiness. Deciding who and what is important in my life and focusing my time and energy towards those people and things consistently.
I know I’ve said it a couple of times but it never hurts to say it again…we already know who and what is most important in your life. 😜 I am looking forward to another year (and many more!) of you dedicating your time and energy to ME! 🙃
For real though, I love this word for you. You truly are a very dedicated subby cubby, you make me one very proud Goddess.
When I read this post, a few words came to mind which could be my 2026 word. However, others have already mentioned them — devotion, dedication, acceptance and commitment. Those all describe my relationship with Goddess Demi. So I thought about it further and I discovered a different word that is even more appropriate for me — NOVELTY.
I have had calls with many LDW mistresses over the past few years but it wasn’t until I met Goddess Demi that I really understood and accepted being a true submissive, serving a goddess with all my being. This is something totally new and unexpected for me; hence the word “Novelty”.
I never expected that I would act the way I do when I interact with Goddess Demi. The feelings and actions which my Goddess has brought out in me are so powerful that I have been transformed into a devoted, adoring, worshipping, submissive, obedient pet who now spends most of my day thinking of how I can please and serve my Goddess. This new experience will shape and control my life in 2026 and I thank Goddess Demi for giving this gift to me.
I love how much thought you put into your word for 2026! I think it’s absolutely perfect for you.
You made my heart so happy reading your reply. Thank you. 🥰
I cannot wait to see all of your amazingly slutty growth over the next year. 💕💕💕
Wow, even though you’ve had so much going on, you are trying to help us find our word, our focus. Well, that’s typical of your approach; making life better and more fun for those you with whom you connect. And now you’ve helped me. “Connection” is my word for 2026. I am going to call you as soon as I can and hope to develop an even closer connection between us – and others in my life. Sending much love your way. 💕
You’re so sweet, Sissy Donna. I LOVE your word!! I am so looking forward to us developing a deeper connection and I cannot wait to talk with you again soon! 😘
My word for 2026 is consistency – over intensity, and even over moderation
I fucking love this!! And, I will totally make sure you stick to this word. 😉
You have been doing such an amazing job so far so I don’t think it will be too hard for you to be consistent. But…we could always amp things up a bit! 😈
Empathy
Fuck yeah, Jemmie!!! I love love love this word. The world could use a helluva lot more empathy. Great choice!!
Thank you for the beautiful and warm words, amazing Demi!
I didn’t know about it (omnism) until recently either. It’s not a religion, at least not for me.
According to Wikipedia:
The belief that all religions contain truths, but that no religion offers the whole truth.
That resonates with me. Everything is the same, just in a different guise. The problem has never been with faith, but with its followers. 🙂
So this concept is very close to my heart. I believe that God, whatever we call him, is within us, and we ourselves are part of him.
ooooh, I like this: “the problem has never been with faith, but with its followers”. Humans are fallible so I definitely agree. I hope you find what works for you, that is all that matters.
Thank you very much! Similar 🙂
I like what Neale Donald Welsh always writes in his Conversations with God: everything I say and write, sift through your heart, and do not be my followers. 🙂
ooooh I like that! I haven’t heard of him but I will definitely look into him!
My word of the year is magical. I want to bring magical presence and intention to every single day. Great article, Demi!
Awe, Becky!! I love this! 🥰 That is the perfect word for you!!
can my word of the year be permission?
No. 🙃
😭😭😭
🤣 there are MANY more words that would better suit you.
Denied, denial, NO. Should I go on? 😏
no thank you. those are good enough. 🥳
😈😈😈 perrrrfect.
What a lovely inspirational Message Ms Demi!
This post certainly displays why you are such a fantastic Mistress and person!
Thoughtful, compassionate and sexy AF!
Happy 2026!
Awe, thank you Erika. 🥰
Happy New Year!!! I hope that 2026 is amazing for you!!
And here I am.
I like your idea of a single word. It’s true sometimes a list of resolutions can seem daunting.
Reduced to a single word makes it more manageable.
My word for 2026 is ‘PUSH’
I had a number of barriers drop in front of me in 2025, one after another all year long from the very start of the year in January. I thought I was okay each time, then ANOTHER!
It was so overwhelming it left me stagnant in many ways. I just did what I had to day by day to get through 2025.
I was looking forward to 2025 at the beginning. I had great plans both personally and professionally.
For here at LDW I had great plans. Several of my ‘regular’ mistresses had left so I planned on picking up 2 or 3 more? Something like that and you being one of them. But then disaster struck, so bad I shouldn’t even be alive.
I could just about count on one hand, maybe two, how many calls I had in 2025. Hardly any.
So this year I vow to start PUSHING those barriers out out my way. Slide them left, slide them right, knock them over or shatter them. Whatever it takes.
I am allowing myself to NOT hold myself to getting rid of all of them this year but eliminate as many as I can and mitigate the rest, just to be realistic.
Failure happens when there is too much.
So, for mine, for yours, for everyone here… LET’S FUCKING DO THIS!
CumDump, I had no idea that you had such a tumultuous year. I totally relate to how your year went. The excitement of a new year and having high hopes for it, only for it to turn into a nightmare. I hope that things are looking up for you now. Sometimes all we can do is take life one day at a time and PUSH ourselves through that day.
One thing that helped me immensely was the community here at LDW. I’m a “helper”, I genuinely find fulfillment in helping others but I have the hardest fucking time asking for help when I need it for myself. And, through helping others deal with the fuckery they had going on in their lives, I was able to find some clarity for myself.
I never thought I’d have the conversations that I have had here but it makes sense. Sex, kinks, and fetishes are all super personal so once you find someone you’re comfortable sharing that side of yourself with, other things just seem to come easier. Just know that you aren’t alone and if you ever want to chat about what’s on your mind, you have many ears to turn to. 🤗