Finding Your Focus Word for 2025
As the calendar turns, we step into 2025 with a clean slate, ready to embrace new opportunities, challenges, and growth. One of my favorite ways to start the year is by choosing a focus word—a single word to guide my intentions and mindset for the year ahead. I have a video below that may help you too.
Unlike resolutions that can feel rigid or overwhelming, a focus word offers flexibility and room for interpretation. It’s like a compass, gently steering your decisions, actions, and reflections. If you haven’t chosen a focus word before, now is the perfect time to try this meaningful practice.
What is a Focus Word?
A focus word is a simple, powerful word that embodies the energy or theme you want to cultivate in your life. It’s a lens through which you view the year, influencing your goals, habits, and responses to life’s moments.
For example:
Balance might remind you to juggle responsibilities while prioritizing self-care.
Joy could inspire you to find happiness in the small, everyday moments.
Courage may empower you to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.
How to Choose Your Word
Finding your focus word can be a deeply personal and reflective process. Here are a few steps to help you discover the word that resonates with you:
Reflect on 2024: What were your biggest lessons, achievements, and challenges? Think about what worked well and what you’d like to shift or build upon.
Visualize Your Ideal 2025: Close your eyes and imagine your ideal year. What do you feel? What do you hope to experience, create, or embody?
Write it Out: Grab your journal and jot down words that come to mind. Don’t overthink it—let your intuition guide you.
Narrow It Down: Once you have a list, consider the word that feels most meaningful. It should evoke a sense of inspiration and clarity.
Living Your Word
Once you’ve chosen your focus word, it’s time to weave it into your life. Here are some ways to make it part of your everyday practice:
Create a Visual Reminder: Write your word in your journal, create a piece of art featuring your word, or use it as your phone wallpaper.
Incorporate It Into Your Journaling: Reflect on how your word influences your decisions, feelings, and growth throughout the year. You could dedicate a weekly journal prompt to exploring your word in different contexts.
Share It: Tell a friend, family member, or your community about your focus word. Sharing your intention can help you stay connected to it.
Revisit and Revise: It’s okay for your word to evolve! Check in throughout the year and see how your focus word is shaping your path.
My 2025 Word
This year, my focus word is Manifest. It speaks to where I am right now and where I want to go in 2025.
What’s Your Focus Word?
I’d love to hear about your focus word for 2025. If you’ve already chosen one, share it in the comments! And if you’re still deciding, take your time—your word will come to you when the moment is right.
Let’s step into 2025 with intention, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose