If being more carefree is on your to-do list for 2026, you’re far from alone . . ,
Google says searches for the word “WHIMSY” are at an all-time high. “Year of whimsy”, “whimsy goals”, and “how to add more whimsy to your life” are also trending.
The definition is “behavior that is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it.”
Videos about being more whimsical are all over social media, and a writer for “The Huffington Post” said “whimsy” is already a clear frontrunner for Word of the Year.
Influencers are using it hand-in-hand with having a more “analog” lifestyle. So, less time online and more time doing stuff in real life.
One influencer who’s embracing whimsy said it’s similar to “dilly-dallying” and, “farting around.” Basically, doing things that are fun, interesting, and new, just because.
(Here’s her video.)
@katafairy 2026 is the year of whimsy 🌟🧚🩷 we are bringing back analogue and all the joy and playfulness this year 🙂 welcome to my 2026 ins and outs…and follow for pt 2 with the outs! 🫶 i wanna know how you are adding whimsy to your life in 2026!!! #analog #whimsy #whimsical #2026 #personalgrowth
