2021 Word of the Year

I’ve been selecting a Word of the Year for almost ten years. I usually get that word on a bracelet that I can wear everyday as a reminder and to focus on that word. I honestly haven’t done that great of a job with it the past couple of years. This year I wanted to put some real thought into what that word was, what it means and how it would help guide me through my goals.

What is a Word of the Year

What is a Word of the Year? It’s one word that you pick to help guide you through any decisions you have to make, it can help remind you of your goals and make them more attainable. Your word should describe who you want to be or how you want to handle things. This is YOUR word and it can be just between you and the word. You will use it to focus on throughout the year. 

I like to pick a word that I can put in front of each my goals and it makes sense. An actionable word to help spur some movement and progress. For 2021, my word of the year is DETERMINED.  I can place this word in front of each one of my goals for 2021, and it drives action.

I am DETERMINED to lose weight.

I am DETERMINED to payoff my debt.

I am DETERMINED to become a certified life coach.

I am DETERMINED to create a meditation practice.

I am DETERMINED to get an RV to go on vacation. 

I am DETERMINED to spruce up my master bathroom.

I am DETERMINED to reach a 1,000 downloads on my podcast.

These are just some of the ways I’m using my Word of the Year. I can apply it to my quarterly, monthly and weekly goals and apply it to whatever I’m prioritizing for the day. Are you ready to pick your Word of the Year?

Below is a list of examples of words to get your brain rolling on what your word might be. Pick a few then find the word on theasaurus.com and write down any synonyms of that word that may resonate with you better.

Picking Your Word

What are your top 5 words? How do they make you feel? Write it all out and look at it, which word jumps out at you as THE word?

Why do you think this is the perfect word?

How can you use this word daily when making choices, what difference would this word make in your daily life?

What is your word of the year? 

This exercise takes just a little bit of time to make a huge impact. Protect your word, write it down everyday, use it as a mantra to say every morning in front of your goals or during your gratitude practice. 

Here’s a worksheet I made just for you to decide on what your Word of the Year is! Share with me your word of the year on our Instagram and Facebook pages under the Word of the Year posts. 

Good luck on completing this practice and giving yourself the tools you need to move forward in a positive way this year!