As we wrap up 2025, I want to share one of my favorite end-of-year traditions with you—choosing a word for the next year. This isn’t about resolutions or pressure. It’s simply a gentle way to create focus and intention. One word that anchors you… and sometimes even your whole family.
Why Choose a Word?
Life can feel loud. Busyness, emotions, schedules, unexpected twists—it’s a lot.
A word for the year becomes a soft center point. Something you can come back to when everything feels a little wild.
😊 My Experience With It
I’ve been choosing a word for over 15 years now, and every single year it teaches me something new.
Some favorites:
- Ease — helped me move through changes without gripping so tightly.
- Routines (in 2020!) — brought calm through simple daily rhythms.
- Courageous — pushed me through big challenges and unexpected adventures.
- Relax, Receive, Radiate — helped me soften, accept help, and spread love during a hard season.
And 2025…
My word surprised me: Miracles.
At first I didn’t want it. I thought miracles meant huge dramatic moments. But this year has shown me that miracles are tiny things—especially when working with the incredible kids I serve.
A peaceful car ride.
A smile.
A moment of calm.
Those are miracles too.
I’ve even been writing down one miracle a day—just small notes in my journal. And wow, what a shift it creates. Suddenly you realize… there is so much wonder packed into ordinary days.
😍Want Help Finding Your Word?
I created a free mini-class to walk you through five simple steps.
It includes:
- a word list
- a process
- gentle guidance
- and some fun bonus tools
Here’s a quick peek at the steps:
- Pray or pause—just ask for guidance.
- Look through the word list and circle what stands out.
- Let yourself choose the word that whispers to you.
- Clear any resistance (yes… sometimes God hands us a spicy word!).
- Create a reminder so your word can support you all year long.
It’s simple, but powerful.
🎁 OR Do You Want to Be GIVEN a Word?
If choosing a word feels overwhelming—or if you’d like a word for your child too—I also offer sessions where I tune in and choose a personalized word and affirmation for you. It’s one of my favorite things to do.
For my non-speaking clients this year I have been doing super cool word sessions…. Where the child finds a word and affirmation for their parent and tells me the word and affirmation they want for themself!
If you are interested in either of those, click on the button below!
A Final Thought
Choosing a word is not another “task.”
It’s a gift.
A way to give your heart a place to land in 2026.
I hope your word brings you peace, grounding, and simple, everyday miracles.
You are seen, heard, known, and loved.
Thank you for being here with me this year. I can’t wait to walk into 2026 together.Happy New Year, my friends. 🌟
