Happy New Year! Here we are, at the beginning of January setting a word of the year 2025, and as always, I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies.
Lets take a moment to reflect, plan, envision and dream.
How do you want to use your time this year? What do you desire of 2025?
One practice that’s become a favorite of mine over the years is choosing a Word of the Year. I’ve found the impact of having a word of the year 2025 to be wider reaching and even better than setting goals.
I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about it. Picking one word to define an entire year? It seemed a bit… divisive. But then we know that everything is energy and the energy of a word can contribute richly beyond its initial “meaning” and resonate far deeper than we might imagine.
So a few years ago, I gave it a try, and it’s turned into a tradition that I now look forward to. It’s not just about setting a tone, or a theme for the year—it’s a guide, a reminder, and a source of focus. This simple practice has had a profound impact subliminally and directly on how my year pans out.
Let me take you through my Word of the Year for 2024 and how it shaped my experiences, then share what I’ve chosen for 2025 and why it excites me.
Reflecting on 2024: The Power of “Clear”
My Word of the Year for 2024 was “Clear”. At its core, it was about gaining clarity in every aspect of my life. I wanted to be clear in my communication, my direction, my priorities, and even gain clear space in my physical and emotional spaces.
The year wasn’t without its struggles. Some parts were downright uncomfortable, as clarity often requires confronting confusion or clutter that’s been ignored. Yet, as I look back, I can see how much progress I made.
Clearing Clutter: Physical and Emotional
One of the biggest challenges I tackled was clearing out physical items that had been weighing me down. For years, I’d held onto things from my late parents’ and grandmother’s homes—antiques, sentimental items, and random objects I didn’t know how to handle. I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away, but they were taking up space in my home and my heart.
In 2024, an antique market opened locally, and it gave me the opportunity to start letting go. I spoke with dealers about the history and value of these items. Some had financial worth; others didn’t. Either way, I learned their stories, found them new homes, and finally released them. This process brought a sense of relief and freedom. My home isn’t entirely clutter-free yet, but it’s lighter, and I feel more in control.
Clearer Communication and Boundaries
Another area of focus was communication. I realized I hadn’t always been clear in how I expressed myself or set boundaries. Throughout 2024, I worked on being more direct and concise, and it made a significant difference in both my work and personal relationships. Setting clear boundaries and articulating my needs brought more ease and confidence to my interactions.
Creative Expression
Clarity also extended into my creative life. I’d wanted to allow myself more clarity in creative expression in every area of life and this showed up in multiple ways:
I joined a local art club, where I now enjoy weekly sessions exploring many different forms of artistic expression. Having this regular artistic outlet and mixing with the others in the club has given me creative clarity that feels both meditative and joyful.
With writing, painting and even in how I dress, I’ve embraced vibrant, expressive styles that felt more aligned with who I am. This focus on creative clarity enriched my life in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
Lessons in Decision-Making
Finally, having the word “Clear” as my guide, gave me a way to approach choices and decisions with more clarity and ease. Instead of agonizing over choices, I practiced removing unnecessary emotion and focusing on what truly mattered. This made decision-making smoother and more enjoyable, and it allowed me to stay aligned with my core truths.
2024 wasn’t always easy, but it was transformative. Clarity brought growth, understanding, and a renewed sense of direction. Now, as I step into 2025, I’m ready for something new.
Word of the Year 2025: Embracing “Enrich”
Looking ahead to 2025, my Word of the Year is “Enrich”. After a year of clearing and simplifying, I’m ready to focus on enhancing every aspect of my life.
What Does “Enrich” Mean to Me?
Enrichment, to me, is about adding depth, joy, and quality to all areas of life. It’s about savouring moments, embracing opportunities, and creating a life that feels full and vibrant. Here are some ways I plan to live out this word this year:
- Experiences: I want to enrich my everyday moments by being fully present, noticing the small details, and finding joy in the ordinary.
- Relationships: Enriching my connections with loved ones by spending meaningful time together and deepening our bonds.
- Creativity and Learning: Continuing to explore artistic pursuits and trying new things, from travel and exploring to personal growth.
- Work and Impact: In my work, enrichment will mean offering even more impactful experiences for my clients, whether through in person workshops, online coaching sessions, or creative collaborations
- Environment: Enriching my home and workspace to reflect the vibrancy and creativity I want in my life.
- Health and Body: Enriching my connection with my body and how my body and I interact with each other, optimise health, fitness and physical presence in the world.
- Nature and the Earth: Enriching my connection with the earth and nature and increased contribution that is possible there.
Enriching the Senses and Beyond
This year, I’m focusing on enriching the sensory experiences and exuberant expression of life—from the colours I surround myself with to the textures I feel, the flavours I taste, and the sounds I hear. I want to bring more laughter, music, dance, movement and beauty into my days. Whether it’s a bold new shirt that makes me smile or a spontaneous adventure that broadens my awareness, 2025 is about saying yes to the richness of life.
Vibrancy and Abundance
Enrichment also includes financial abundance and professional growth. I’m excited to build a year where my efforts not only sustain me but elevate everything I touch. It’s about creating a ripple effect of enrichment—for myself, my clients, and everyone I interact with.
It’s one thing to have clarity with finances (thank you 2024), 2025 is now my time to explore and implement multiple ways of enriching my finances and building sustainable long term wealth.
Opening up to 2025
. “To leave the world a little better than you found it. That’s the best a man can ever do.”
— Paul Auster
As I step into 2025, I feel ready to enrich every aspect of my life. To me, “enriched” means enhancing the quality of my experiences, relationships, and surroundings. It’s about bringing more joy, vibrancy, and depth to everything I do. Which in turn ripples out to enriching and enhancing the quality of others who interact with me.
This year, I want to enrich my daily moments—savouring tastes, textures, colours, and sounds with presence and gratitude. I want to enrich my home and work environments, creating spaces that feel inspiring and uplifting. I’m also focusing on enriching my interactions, ensuring that my presence adds value to the lives of others.
In my work, enrichment will mean offering even more impactful experiences for my clients, whether through workshops, coaching sessions, or creative collaborations. Personally, it’s about traveling to new places, exploring new ideas, and deepening my connection with the people I love.
What’s Your Word for 2025?
Choosing a word of the year has been a game-changer for me. It’s a simple yet powerful way to open up possibilities and flow with energies aligned with your values. If you’ve never tried it before, I encourage you to give it a go. I wonder what it could create for you?
What word resonates with you for 2025? How do you want to shape this year? (I’d love for you to let me know in the comments.)
Here’s to a year of clarity, enrichment, and growth. Book yourself into my diary here for a free 15min quickie to see how I can help you make 2025 your best year yet!