Glow Girl Era: How to Choose a 2026 Word & Vision Board for Your Mental Health
Welcome to your Glow Girl Era. Glitter optional.
This isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s not about fixing yourself or striving for perfection.
It’s about choosing who you want to be this year —
how you want to feel,
how you want to treat yourself,
and how you want to show up when life feels messy, loud, or overwhelming.
Some people call this manifesting.
Others call it goal-setting or intention-setting.
We like to think of it as something simpler — and more powerful:
getting clear and growing into the version of you that feels most like you.
Your word becomes your anchor.
Your vision board becomes your reminder.
✨ This is your year. Let’s cultivate it.
💖 Why One Word Matters (Especially for Tweens & Teens)
At Austin Therapy for Girls, we love the idea of choosing one guiding word for the year — especially for tween and teen girls who are already navigating:
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Big emotions
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Social pressure
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Identity shifts
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Perfectionism
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A world that asks them to grow up very fast
Your word is not a rule.
It’s not a demand.
It’s a guide.
When life feels overwhelming, your word helps you come back to yourself.
“When you forget who you are, your word helps you remember.”
✨ Step 1: Choose Your 2026 Word
There is no “right” word.
If it keeps coming back to you — trust it.
Use these prompts to help narrow it down:
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I want to feel more…
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This word helps me when…
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If 2026 had one theme for me, it would be…
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This is how I want to show up in 2026, even when things get hard
🌟 Word Bank (Choose One That Speaks to You)
Glow Girl / Pop-Culture Energy
Golden · Era · Glow · Main Character · Iconic · Star · Magic · Legendary
Confidence & Self-Worth
Enough · Worthy · Bold · Confident · Powerful · Secure · Radiant · Unapologetic
Calm & Grounded
Calm · Gentle · Grounded · Peace · Balanced · Safe · Ease · Flow
Strength & Resilience
Brave · Courage · Strong · Resilient · Rise · Steady · Fearless · Warrior
Joy & Growth
Joy · Play · Spark · Bloom · Shine · Free · Wonder · Light
Identity, Voice & Boundaries
Authentic · True · Voice · Trust · Choose · Clarity · Boundaries · Becoming
✨ Spark Your Creativity
Your word doesn’t have to come from a list.
You can create your own word or find inspiration from things that already speak to you, like:
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A lyric from your favorite song
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A line from a book that made you feel understood
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A quote from a movie or show you love
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A phrase you keep writing in your journal
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A word someone once said to you that stuck
Sometimes a word already lives inside a sentence — you just have to pull it out.
✨ If a lyric, line, or phrase gives you chills, comfort, or confidence, it might be your word.
🎨 Step 2: Create Your Glow Girl Vision Board
Once you’ve chosen your word, it’s time to bring it to life.
A vision board isn’t about “having it all.”
It’s about capturing how you want your life to feel.
Use images, colors, words, and symbols that match your word and your energy for the year ahead.
🕯️ Vision Candle or Meaningful Object
We love pairing this activity with a candle or meaningful object — something you can keep nearby as a reminder.
Prompt:
When I light this candle, I remember that I am…
(Safety note: candles stay supervised — no Glow Girl wants their room going up in flames in 2026 🔥😉)
Supplies You Might Use
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Candle or meaningful object
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Paper or poster board
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Markers, pens, or paint
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Magazines or printed images
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Stickers, washi tape, collage supplies
✨ This activity can also be created digitally using Canva.
✨ Prompts to Add to Your Vision Board
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This is what my Glow Girl Era looks like…
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When I live my word, I…
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Things I want more of this year…
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Things I’m leaving behind…
(Perfect for drawing, collaging, journaling, or digital design.)
🌈 Closing Reflection
You can journal quietly or share in a circle:
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One way I’ll live my word this week is…
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When things get hard, my word will remind me to…
Small steps count.
Your Glow Girl Era starts with awareness — not pressure.
✨ Want to Go Deeper?
If you’d like more reflection beyond choosing a word, we’ve created Year in Review downloads for:
These worksheets help you:
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Reflect on 2025
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Release what no longer fits
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Set meaningful, realistic intentions for 2026
Because maybe last year was amazing.
Maybe it was really hard.
Most likely — it was a little bit of both.
👉 Download here:
💬 Therapist Note (For Parents & Leaders)
This activity supports:
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Identity development
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Emotional regulation
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Values-based decision-making
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Self-trust
All core skills for tween and teen mental health.
It’s also a beautiful mother–daughter New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day tradition, creating connection, reflection, and intention as you step into a new year together.
✨ Glow Girl Groups Begin in January
Our Glow Girl Groups offer a supportive, creative space for girls to:
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Build confidence
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Strengthen emotional skills
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Practice boundaries
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Connect with peers
All guided by licensed therapists in a warm, affirming environment.
✨ Spots are limited.
Join us as we step into 2026 with clarity, courage, and Glow Girl energy.
Learn more HERE.
