Hello and welcome back. I know I have been gone for a while, however I am back now!

Today we are going to discuss the concept of “Word of the Year” as a more effective alternative to traditional “New Year’s Resolutions.” I reflect on the common pitfalls of resolutions, noting that they often lead to temporary motivation and eventual failure. Instead, I emphasize the value of choosing a guiding word for the year, which helps focus personal growth and aligns actions with one’s goals.

New Years Resolutions

As most of us have done at least once or twice during our lifetime, we have done the “New Years Resolution” and have typically picked the most common resolutions that exist, such as “Lose weight”, “Quit Smoking”, “Start Working out etc.
I have been there myself. It works for like maybe two-three months and then we are back at start and just give up. Of course there are those who thrives with New Year’s resolutions. But I don’t think they have a whole list of things to either “fix”, “change”, “begin” and/or “quit”. I believe they have shortened their list down to a few things that are important to them and more of goals rather then resolutions.

Word of the Year.

A Word of the Year is a tool to help guide you towards something bigger, more high value for you. It’s there to stretch you to become a even better version of you. It will help you embody the person you want and need to be and to achieve your biggest goal for the year.

After I came over a podcast called “French Kiss Life” (changed name to “School of Self-Image) I started to implement a “Word of the Year” instead of “New Year’s Resolutions” and it has worked amazing. For me the word usually comes out of the blue and just stays with me for the year. It has helped me grow as a person. I have changed the way I dress, how I think and speak. I have all in all learned to trust myself, and not only live for others, but for myself also. I don’t come last anymore.

This year my word is Powerful.
For me this means that I will achieve whatever it is I desire. I am disciplined where I need to be disciplined. I am strong when I need to be strong. I have boundaries where I need to have boundaries. Powerful for me means that I take back full power over myself, my health and how I want my present and future to look like.

Summary

To sum it all up I have discussed the concept of “Word of the Year” as a more effective alternative to traditional “New Year’s Resolutions.” I have reflected on the common pitfalls of resolutions, noting that they often lead to temporary motivation and eventual failure. Instead, I emphasize the value of choosing a guiding word for the year, which helps focus personal growth and aligns actions with one’s goals.

I have shared personal insights gained from adopting a “Word of the Year” approach after discovering the podcast “French Kiss Life (School of Self-Image),” which transformed my mindset and lifestyle. I described how this practice has led to significant changes, including improved self-trust and prioritizing personal well-being.

For the current year, the chosen word is Powerful, representing a commitment to achieving desires, maintaining discipline, and establishing boundaries, ultimately regaining control over my life and future.

So what do you think? Are you going for the traditional New Year’s Resolution or are you trying a Word of the Year approach?
Let me know in the comments.

Love
Emilie Cathrin