The PowerSheets Facebook Group is a wonderful place for inspiration and encouragement as you dig into your PowerSheets goal planner. It also helps Team Cultivate keep tabs on what's trending in this community: what are you loving? Where are you struggling? What requests have been upvoted, and what questions are being asked over and over?
One of those repeated questions that pops up like clockwork towards the end of the year? How to choose a word of the year. It can feel like an important—and therefore stressful and anxiety-producing—decision, but it doesn't have to be! Because many of us feel the pressure to choose the “perfect” word for our year, today we're offering a pep talk and some advice for anyone feeling paralyzed by their choice of word of the year.
Remind yourself that you don’t have to be perfect.
It doesn't have to be perfect! The PowerSheets® process is not about doing everything perfectly; it’s about discovering the right goals for you in this season. The same is true for your word of the year! If you start to feel overwhelmed, remind yourself that this isn’t traditional goal-setting. This is grace-filled goal-setting, and there is plenty of room for you to get messy and change your mind as you go.
Read through your Prep Work with a fresh set of eyes.
As you consider your word of the year, go back to page one of your PowerSheets (yes, page one!) and start from the beginning. Grab a highlighter or colored pencil and start circling or underlining any themes that you see. When you look at all you’ve written so far, what word rises to the top?
Ask yourself: what one word most resonates with you for the year ahead, pulling together all that you want to make happen?
Brain dump.
You know we love a brain dump! Once you’ve read through your Prep Work again, find an empty page in your PowerSheets and start brainstorming a list of words you think could work, even if they aren’t exactly right. Writing everything down in the same place will get your ideas on paper and give you a chance to see them all together.
Open a dictionary and thesaurus.
Take your brainstorm list and use an old-fashioned dictionary/thesaurus to start researching your words. Look at the definition of each word, its origin, and synonyms and antonyms. You may be amazed at what you discover!
Choose a word (or a few!).
Don’t box yourself into only choosing one word if multiple words or a phrase resonate with you. There is no magic rule that says you can only have one! Many gals have chosen pairs of words or short phrases over the years, so do what feels best to you.
Write your word down.
Whether it’s written on the Word of the Year card included with your goal planner or a post-it note, write it down and stick it somewhere. It can go on your desk, on your bathroom mirror, or in your car—just make sure it's somewhere you'll see it daily, offering a reminder of what you're focusing on for the next season.
Give yourself permission to change your mind.
One of the best things about the PowerSheets process is the built-in opportunities for reflection and redirection every three months. In each Quarterly Goal Refresh, you'll have a chance to choose a new word or phrase to focus on for the next three months. (Of course, you don’t have to wait three months to change your mind, if needed—grab a post-it note or an old-fashioned bottle of white-out and add your new word over the old one! Progress, not perfection, friends!)
Have you chosen your word for the year ahead? If so, leave it in the comments and let us know! We can’t wait to see what you’re focusing on in this next season!
P.S. Need some ideas? This list of 90+ word of the year ideas might help!
Emily Thomas
The Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale is officially happening! For a limited time, find your favorite goal-setting tools, 90-Day PowerSheets®, Write the Word® journals, and intentional living essentials at prices you’ll love. Hurry to shop!
This run of Wellness Journals didn’t make the official cut, but they’re still perfectly usable to cultivate a healthy body and mind. Plus we couldn’t bear to part ways with this never-before-seen floral cover. On sale this week only during the Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale!
2 comments
A Life-Changing Experience, Dr Kachi A Testimony of Gratitude
I would like to share an extraordinary experience that has transformed my life. I came across a remarkable testimony online forum about a powerful and renowned spell caster, Dr. Kachi. At the time, I was skeptical because I had never encountered anything related to magic or spell casting before. However, the story of Dr. Kachi’s work resonated with me, and I decided to give it a chance. For years, my family and I struggled financially, and despite my best efforts, I never had luck winning the lottery. I loved playing, but winning seemed impossible. Everything changed when I connected with Dr. Kachi, who provided me with a winning lottery number through a powerful spell. In just 24 hours, I was able to play the lottery and won the Lotto 6/49 prize, a remarkable $68 million cash prize, on September 27th in the Gold Ball Draw. This incredible win has completely changed my life and the financial well-being of my entire family. After 10 years of trying unsuccessfully, I am now living my dream life. I am beyond grateful to Dr. Kachi for his assistance, Dr. Kachi has truly been a blessing to me and my loved ones. I encourage anyone who is interested to reach out to Dr. Kachi for guidance. his website https://drkachispellcaster.wixsite.com/my-site or email drkachispellcast@gmail.com Also reach him text or call +1 (209) 893-8075.Thank you once again, Dr. Kachi, for making my dreams come true.
This year, my word of the year is “advocacy.” I am dedicated to advocating for my children. Despite residing in one of California’s most picturesque tourist destinations, our city lacks adequate resources for children’s well-being. This includes recreational activities, educational programs, and healthcare professionals specializing in special needs. As a parent of a child with special needs, we must travel over an hour to access necessary therapies and behavioral health services. Becoming a mother has transformed my life, and since six years ago, I have made it my unwavering mission to advocate for my children’s needs and aspirations. I am resolute in ensuring that no obstacles hinder their progress or prevent them from receiving the care and opportunities they rightfully deserve in life.