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It\u2019s a brand-new year and I thought I\u2019d start 2025 with basically the same simple tip I used as the first post of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were following me from the beginning of 2024, you may remember my \u201cOne Word<\/a><\/strong>\u201d post on January 9, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several years back, I started picking a Word Of The Year (WOTY) to help me focus on what I want to accomplish. And it works oh so much better than a resolution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a WOTY is a great way to set your intentions and theme for the New Year, or any other life event for that matter. Use your WOTY to help guide your plans for moving towards what you hope 2025 will bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes it\u2019s hard to imagine how much impact a single word can have in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Newsboys released a song in 2013 \u201cOne Word<\/a><\/strong>\u201d that had a significant impact on me. I\u2019d encourage you to give it a listen. It could help you appreciate how much just one word can mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Year New Word<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Renewal\"<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> I created the layout above based on my WOTY. You can find the details about this layout in my 2025 Gallery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you may have already guessed, my word for this year is RENEWAL. I have chosen the word renewal because this year I want a change that will create positive growth. I won\u2019t just think about this word\u2026I will embody it; bring it to life in my life. I want to become the human, physical representation of that word in the world. I won\u2019t just think about renewal, I will be renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I know that may sound silly but embodiment is taking something ephemeral and conceptual and making it physical and perceptible. An idea you\u2019d only thought about in the past becomes something that you and others can see, feel, hear, touch, smell, or taste. When you embody it, your word is something that another person can see that you are BEING.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embodiment is the necessary leap your word has to take to go from your mind to your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, after all of 2024\u2019s messy chaos it\u2019s time to revel in the glory of renewal. As much as this word inspires, there is also an undertone of uncertainty and frailty that accompanies this word. It implies replacing or repairing something that is worn out, run-down, or broken \u2013 or the state or process of being made spiritually new in the Holy Spirit. How sure can I be that a renewal will actually take place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My plan for this new year is to focus on practices like: cultivating gratitude, transforming some habits, taking time for self-reflection, setting realistic expectations, continuing to improve my physical health, exploring new experiences; essentially, making conscious choices to renew, re-energize and revitalize different aspects of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Have you set a one-word goal for this year? If you haven\u2019t chosen a WOTY yet, then you might want to pick one. I\u2019d like to encourage you to pick a word that will bolster at least one goal you have in mind for 2025 or maybe even just your creativity. Be sure to pick a word that really speaks to what you hope to feel, change or accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to creating anything you want is to identify your self-awareness and specific intention(s). A WOTY will set you in the right direction by bringing more awareness to your intention(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picking Your Word<\/h3>\n\n\n
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I don\u2019t know about you but I love the idea of choosing a WOTY vs. making a New Year\u2019s Resolution because it helps bring intention, focus, and clarity to what I want to create in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Struggling to pick a word? No worries, I\u2019m here to help you along the way! I\u2019ve come up with a process that helps me choose my word each year and today I\u2019m sharing five easy steps with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step #1 – Reflect<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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The first thing I want you to do is to reflect on this past year and ask yourself these questions. Jot down whatever pops into your head without self-editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n