Some time ago, I hosted a New Yearβs Eve party with a countdown. And because I canβt be normal, I had a realization at 11:59: We needed a twist. So, on a whim, I asked my guests to yell a word at midnight to describe their upcoming year.
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A guiding idea. An informative essence. A purposeful theme.
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3β¦ 2β¦ 1β¦ The room filled with laughter and noisy curiosity after everyone blurted out their word simultaneously. My word rolled off my tongue before I even knew what I was saying. Ha! A bit of random, silly fun, right? But then I couldnβt stop wondering, 'Why that word?' As the months went on, it stayed with me, sneaking into my thoughts and then nudging me in ways I didnβt expect. By December, I realized that my word had gone from being just a game to a deeply meaningful touchstone. It gave me these little boosts of confidence and clarityβexactly what I needed in a whirlwind of a year.
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When the next New Year's Eve rolled around, I was hooked. Since then, choosing my personal 'word of the year' has become a favorite tradition of mine (right alongside eating party platter leftovers for breakfast on New Year's Day).
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As 2024 wraps up, why not give it a shot yourself? Looking back, what word represents your past 12 months? Looking forward, what word could be your north star for 2025? You might be surprised how much this simple annual practice can do for you.
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Reply now with your word of the year in the subject line. Then I'll share everyone's anonymously on IG as an affirmation of our collective hopes and intentions for 2025.
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Wishing you a [your-word-here] New Year!
~ Dvorit
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