New Word for Your New Year

Pick Your Word for Wisdom

Every year at about this time, I begin to focus on the year to come.  So many of us make New Years Resolutions, set goals for the year or perhaps reflect on what the past year delivered.  The practice that I have come to love beyond some of the above, is choosing a word with intention.

Why do this?

When we give our brain something to focus on, it is able to drown out some of the chatter.  We give our brain a direction.  In choosing the word for the year I make a declaration to myself where I am going to channel my thoughts.

In past years I have chosen words like Blessed, Courage,  Warrior, Believe and Joy, which I chose during an especially difficult year when joy was an elusive and unimaginable feeling.  I have a bracelet made at MyIntent and wear the word as an outward sign of my inward commitment.  The simple bracelet is a daily reminder of what I want my brain to think.

Connection

This year Connection is where I am setting my intention.  I have stepped out of my comfort zone in so many ways.  I have begun a journey and realized my purpose. I have failed, I have succeeded, I have learned and been humbled, and I have grown beyond what I imagined possible.

What my 2025 goals are aligned with is CONNECTION.  I want to be reminded daily that this is what I truly want, and what my priority is in my personal and professional life.  Although they mean different things personally vs professionally, this is what I am striving to achieve in all aspects of my life.  I would love for you all to hold me accountable as I travel the year!

What would your word for 2025 be?

You can take a quiz at this site that offers some great suggestions based on a few responses https://myintent.org/pages/whatsyourwordquiz  Choosing a word is such a simple practice, but so powerful.  Post the word you choose on your computer, bathroom mirror or wherever you will see it often.  There is power in the mind seeing and processing the same message over and over.

I would love for you to share your word and even your reasons for choosing it.  I would be thrilled to cheer you on as you focus your intent for 2025.

Happy New Year!