It’s the one you’ve been waiting for!!! This should put a little pep in your Monday step as we all dive back into work, school and all the regular routines that have been missing since before Christmas came. I can’t lie = I’m feeling rested + recharged ready to do the damn thing in 2025.
But before we do that, it’s time to FINALLY share my new word of the year!! If you’ve been following along, you know I started choosing a single word instead of making a list of resolutions years ago = total gamechanger in my eyes in terms of focus + achievement and being realistic with setting expectations and goals for myself for any given 12-month period. This simple practice helps me stay focused and intentional throughout the year without feeling overwhelmed by lofty goals I know I can’t complete.
Backing up a bit, let’s go back and revisit words from years’ past: 2024 was SAVOR, 2023 helped me INSPIRE, 2022 showed me the true meaning of HEART, in 2021 I made sure to CELEBRATE, 2020 was all things JOY, and my first word of the year way back in 2019 was INVEST.
I came to you all late last week asking what you thought I had selected for my chosen word and you came up with a ton of great ideas, including:
Looking back, it’s amazing to see how a single word can help shape so many areas of life—relationships, faith, career and even the moments in between. Once again, I started brainstorming back in the fall, jotting down words that felt meaningful for this next chapter.
But in the end, I reflected on what I’ve been looking for most as of late… with that, my chosen word for 2025 is BALANCE. It feels like the perfect guide for where I am right now—seeking that sweet spot between work and personal life, ambition and rest, structure and spontaneity. Life is always shifting, but this year, I want to lean into those shifts with grace and find steadiness in the middle of it all.
To bring this to life, I’ve gone back to the basics and this is when I love to create a virtual vision board to serve as a daily reminder of exactly what BALANCE means to me in 2025. Here’s to embracing the year ahead with more clarity and added purpose!!
As I look ahead to 2025, the word BALANCE just feels right. This past year has been a rollercoaster—family challenges and busy schedules have made it clear how crucial it is to find steadiness in the chaos. Between juggling work, school activities, and life’s inevitable curveballs, I’ve learned that BALANCE isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding that sweet spot where everything gets the attention it needs without burning out. This year, I’m focused on embracing life’s ups and downs with a more grounded approach, knowing that it’s okay to lean into the moments that matter most. It’s not about doing everything, but doing the right things with absolute intention.❤️
I know without a doubt I won’t get it right 100% of the time, but with this thought at the forefront of my mind, I have all the faith in myself I will continue to push forward + fight for more BALANCE in every aspect of my life… and that’s worth celebrating in itself!!
What’s Your Word for 2025?
Have you chosen your yearly mantra yet??? Selecting one singular word for the foreseeable future can be overwhelming, I know, BUT it’s a simple yet truly impactful way to focus your energy + intentions all at the same time. It’s not about getting it perfect but finding something that feels personal and meaningful to living your very best life. If you’re ready to try it, here are a few pro tips from yours truly to help you discover your own word:
- Reflect on Your Priorities | think about what matters most to you—family, career, personal growth, self-care, travel, etc = shut your eyes and think about the most important areas to you to work on for 2025 and write them down!
- Consider Areas for Growth | it’s like completing your very own SWOT analysis [strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats]… identify those specific areas of life, especially within this past year, where you’d like to improve or focus more attention and what you want to eliminate
- Look for Themes | jot down words or phrases every now and then that resonate with how you want to feel or what you want to achieve!
- Make a Vision Board | whether you’re getting old school and cutting images out of magazines or doing ir virtually like I did with the help of Pinterest, create a vision board of your focuses for 2025 = tape it to your desk or put it as the background on your phone = that way you can reference it daily as a reminder!
- Keep It Simple | it doesn’t have to be some crazy impressive adjective… choose one word that feels meaningful + is easy to remember as your mantra
- Trust Your Instincts | don’t overthink it = go with the word that truly speaks to your heart and what stands out for you and YOUR goals
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