I began choosing a word of the year back in 2015 (with a few missed in between). I find it’s a simple reminder to check in with myself, stay grounded in my values, and course correct throughout the year.
Previous words-of-the-year:
2015 Balance
2016 [??]
2017 Love
2018 Empower
2019 Growth
2020 Bold
2021 Soar
2022 [ ]
2023… Simplify
2024 Alignment
Reflecting on 2024’s word, I realize many of the decisions, projects, and connections I made this year were guided by a keen sense of alignment. This makes me happy!
Alignment shows up in my body as a sense of ease (not necessarily easy or free of stress) and aliveness. (In contrast, misalignment brings a slight contraction.) The more I practice, the easier it becomes to recognize and heed.
In the past, I have made some missteps—making choices not in alignment, but, rather, out of FOMO, rationalization, or dismissal. Thankfully not catastrophic, those choices did manage to send me a bit off-course.
Therefore, I will absolutely be carrying alignment along with me into 2025.
And now, for 2025’s word of the year:
Amplify
Dictionary definition: To make larger, greater, or stronger; enlarge; extend. To expand in stating or describing, as by details or illustrations; clarifying by expanding.
My definition—focusing on, deepening, and magnifying the good stuff.
In my work this looks like: Supporting more women, expanding the perimenopause conversation, widely sharing evidence-based information, speaking to larger audiences.
In my personal life: Making new friends. Nurturing existing ones. Exploring interesting collaborations. Seeking out fun, adventure, humor, and levity.
Align and Amplify. Sounds about right to me. Happy New Year!
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