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Discover Your Word for The New Year



Hi, hello! And happy hump day. I hope are making it through this holiday season with ease. I was happy to spend two full days learning craniosacral massage during my stay in Arizona. It was such a great reminder to slow down this busy season.


If you missed it, last week I shared my 2022 Year of Intention workbook! One of the hardest parts of doing this workbook is picking a word to live by for the year, so I have this little guide to help you on your way. You can also do a more comprehensive 5 day program with Susannah Conway, which she offers in an email program when you sign up.



Why Pick A Word?

What I love about picking a word instead of a list of resolutions is that a word does not set you up for failure, like the latter can do. A word can help empower you and remind you of your intentions. And if you find throughout the year that your word is not serving you any more, you can easily shift directions and pick a new word (or words!).

A few personal examples:

Let go:



 

Part 1: Journal + Visualize

Carve out special time to work through some or all these questions in your journal.


- What is definitely happening next year?

- What dreams do you want to fulfill next year?

- How do you want next year to feel?

- What do you need more of next year?

- What do you need less of next year?

- Are there any major changes you are hoping to implement for the new year?

- Characteristics I would like to work on/develop . . .

- Did you have a word for last year? In what ways did it support you? (It is also okay to pick a word you've used in the past)

 

Part 2: Listen and Observe


"This is less about fixing and more about observing."


Make note of any words, quotes or phrases that jump out to you as you go through your day. Pay attention when you're reading the news, listening to the radio/podcasts/music, in conversations, on social media, from your journal entries in part 1, everywhere.


 

Part 3: Worksheet

Print this out and circle (or download as a PDF and highlight/check) 5 - 20 words that really resonate with you.




 

Part 4: Pick Your Word + Supporting Words

Once you have a list of words, journal. How would you define each word? How does the word make you feel? Can you group some of these words into a similar category? Do any of these resonate more than the others? Perhaps some can serve as supporting words.


I hope these activities were helpful, but remember, let go of any pressure to pick a word right away. Hopefully you found something that you love that feels really fitting for your year. Perhaps not, and that is okay, too. The idea is that you have an anchor to return to when you get lost, feel overwhelmed, confused, or off track in the next year. A little reminder or nudge to get you back on track.


Feel free to do this over a few days, remember that everyday is different. You might be having a depleting day, you might be having a highly motivated and strong day, so there is no need to rush through this.



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