The Power of Choosing a Word for the Year
As we approach 2025, I’m inviting you to reflect on a powerful practice: choosing a word for the year. A single word can serve as a guidepost, shaping your decisions, actions, and mindset. It’s more than a resolution—it’s an intention, a theme that inspires and keeps you focused on what truly matters.
For me, this past year has been a journey of grief and introspection, healing, and daring to step into new spaces. I’ve spent time shedding old layers, letting go of what no longer serves me, and embracing the quiet but transformative energy of stepping back. I leaned into the Hermit phase—refocusing on myself, realigning my priorities, and learning to trust the unfolding of life.
Audacity is about stepping out of your comfort zone with curiosity.
As I look ahead to 2025, I’m ready for something different. My word for the year is “Audacity.”
Why ‘Audacity’?
Audacity is about boldness. It’s about stepping forward with courage, even when the path feels unclear. It’s about daring to try new things, take risks, and show up fully as myself—without apology.
This year, I want to embody audacity in every part of my life: to embrace excitement, seek adventure, and break free from my comfort zone. Choosing this word is my way of saying yes to life—yes to opportunity, yes to fun, yes to showing up with intention.
What ‘Audacity’ Looks Like for Me in 2025
In My Personal Life:
- More Travel: I want to explore new places in order to create new memories and also re-visit some of my favorites that I have missed.
- More In-Person Connection: I’m prioritizing face-to-face moments with friends and colleagues. Genuine, meaningful relationships bring joy, and I’m ready to lean into them.
- More Fun: Life is meant to be enjoyed, and I want to infuse every day with laughter, lightness, and play.
- Mindfulness and Meditation: This year, I want to recommit to making meditation and mindfulness part of my daily life—approaching it with intention and consistency.
In My Business:
- Collaboration: I’m excited to work with my peers on podcasts, webinars, and YouTube shows. Sharing ideas, expertise, and energy inspires growth—for me and for others.
- Building a Course: I’m creating a course to empower my coaching and hypnotherapy clients, helping them achieve meaningful change in their lives.
- Group Opportunities: This year, I’ll be offering more group sessions where we can learn, grow, and transform together.
- Expanding My Online Presence: I’m ready to connect with a broader audience, sharing insights, resources, and tools to support transformation and growth.
What’s Your Word for 2025?
Choosing a word for the year can be transformative. It’s a reminder of who you want to become and what you want to prioritize.
Here’s how to find your word:
- Reflect on the past year: What worked? What didn’t? What do you want more (or less) of?
- Visualize your ideal year ahead: What would it look like to live with purpose, passion, and authenticity?
- Listen to your intuition: Let the word come to you naturally. Don’t overthink it—trust what resonates. I was taking a class focused on mindfulness when this word came up and struck me as interesting and I knew that this would be my word/focus for 2025.
Once you have your word, write it down. Display it where you’ll see it daily, I choose to put a post-it note with this word at the bottom of my computer monitor so that I see it daily. Let it guide you.
2025: A Year of Bold Steps
As I step into 2025 with audacity, I encourage you to choose a word that lights you up—one that inspires you to show up, take risks, and embrace the possibilities life has to offer.
What’s your word for 2025? I’d love to hear it. Let’s make this a year of bold moves, deep connections, and meaningful growth—together.