The Power of One Word

As 2022 comes to a close, I wanted to share a practice I’ve been doing for years to help step into the new year on the right foot, and all it takes is one word. 

I’m always juggling a lot (as we all are) as a business owner, mom, wife, and friend, and a recurring theme this year has been noticing where I’m putting my energy and the outcome of that focus. I’ve always been a big believer in setting intentions because that helps guide where I’m focusing my energy both personally and professionally. I’ve found that setting intentions can set the tone for your day, week, or year. It can help you manifest what you want, and it can focus your energy.

I’ve done this exercise for myself, clients and friends, to help identify one word that summarizes how you want 2023 to unfurl. Consider these three statements for 2023:

• I want to feel…

• I will let go of x and bring in more...

• I want my focus to be…

What comes up? It’s going to be personal for everyone, and finding your one word might require talking it out with someone, reflecting, or journaling. Once you’ve done some self-discovery and you’ve chosen your one word, make it visual! I have mine posted on the wall in my office, and look at it daily which helps me be more intentional with decisions and what I’m saying yes and no to. This picture is from a New Years party and we did this with our guests. It was a lot of fun! 

I hope you find this helpful and would love to hear what your one word is! Wishing you a very intentional new year!