Each year, my friend Morgann and I work together to create a custom print for her word of the year. I asked her to reflect on why choosing a word has become a sort of anchor for her. In her own words, Morgann shares how a single word has helped her navigate life’s greatest joys and most devastating challenges. Continue reading

If you need help choosing a word of the year, here are 25 inspiring ideas for 2025, grouped by themes that might resonate with you.

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New Year’s resolutions often start strong but fade as the weeks pass, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or uninspired. But there’s a gentler, more powerful alternative: a word of the year. Read why a word of the year works better and how to choose one.

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Choosing a “Word of the Year” is a powerful alternative to a New Year's resolution. Instead of something that makes you feel pressure or guilt, pick a word that makes you feel more confident, grateful, adventurous, or motivated. What will your word be? Let me give you some ideas with my own spin on the definitions. Continue reading

As one year comes to an end and another begins, many of us put forth our New Year’s resolutions. Although I once chose a resolution that lasted a solid 5 years (volunteering more!), data reveals that resolutions are short-lived. So instead of making a resolution full of pressure and guilt, choose a word that will help you live with better intentions for the year.

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