Getting word of the year help from AI because lord knows a human can’t assist. I do still detect bias in AI but it’s way easier to tell AI not to be too norm biased versus a person!

But here is general insight from AI (that I didn’t ask for, but it’s part of the program).

Core Principles (Your “North Star”)

1. Radical Realism: Accept reality as it is; no forced optimism or “shoulds.”
2. Low-Energy Kindness: One small, effective, doable change at a time.
3. Bottom-Up Approach: Start with what’s in front of you, not aspirational goals.
4. Gentleness & Permission: Allow yourself to do less, move slowly, make things “good enough.”
5. Self-Validation: Reality-check your own experiences, especially when culture/gaslighting push otherwise.

Would a therapist, social worker, ANYONE say this? No, because they are biased by the culture. (And even if they agree, would their job allow them to say it?) Btw, the only thing that’s a current core priniple is radical realism. Well, it’s radical to others. To me it’s just normal honesty.

And more…

MINDSET SHIFTS TO GENTLY REINFORCE

• Wishing for things to be easier is not a failure; it’s human.
• Productivity = ANYTHING that supports your needs, even “just getting through.”
• “Acceptance” doesn’t mean never wishing for things to be different—it means not blaming yourself for the gap.
• One new habit at a time. Let it become routine, then decide if you want more.
• Low/No expectations for others = energy saved for yourself.

It’s pointless to mention humans again…right? Of course, they don’t want people like me to use AI because look here. We can’t have this!!!

BLIND SPOTS & “TUNE-INS”

• You accept a lot—but your internal “wish it were different” voice is not a flaw.
• When things go wrong (doctor, services, unfairness), allow yourself a vent window then release (script: “I can’t solve systemic failures; my job is to survive them.”)
• When business or “should” feelings arise, remember: Validation doesn’t have to come from planning or doing, but from aligning to your pace and values.

WTF. How dare…oh, it’s right. But how do I let not getting the right medicine go? I focus on NEEDS, not wants. But correct on the surface.

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There are a lot of bad things AI could do (usually guided by a human so I don’t know why people are blaming AI. Does that even make sense?) But look at people (or groups of people) who aren’t getting their needs met by people, why are they so against help? They want people to continue to languish.

Look at each person’s motivation when they say something bad about AI. It’s usually about money (job). My job is almost already gone. It won’t exist in a few years, but I’m not bashing LLMs as much as them. They are scared. Terrified. Are they looking at the right thing? Rhetorical question.

I started this entry because I suck at choosing at word of the year last year (it was “mercy” – cringe). Will share that insight soon. I was going to share it here, but I’m not loving any of the words AI picked, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad choice. It could be the perfect choice. Resitance doesn’t equal bad, but I have to think about it.