Do you want to choose a word of the year in 2022? But have no idea what to use? Read on for some tips on what I do BUT also scroll to the bottom for a FREE download to help you.
It was back in 2016 that my then business coach pushed (ahem encouraged) me to do a vision board AND choose a word of the year. I thought it was a bit odd but like any good student I diligently selected a word to focus on that year. Now despite being dubious I have over time fallen in love with this practice.
So how is it I select a word to use? I can’t speak for anyone else but I write out my yearly goals and aspirations first, from here a common theme will emerge. I think about how is it I want to feel that year? Who do I need to become to achieve the goals I have written down? What word will empower me and help me keep focussed?
For me it’s how I want to be and feel that year. Do I need to be more tenacious? More brave? I put the words on my vision board and look at it every day. See below for this years and previous.
2022 – Balance
2021 – Release
2020 – Intuition and Revenue
2019 – Naughty (strange word I know, my coach challenged me to not be so “nice” all the time)
2018 – Nurture, Tenacity
2017 – Inspire
My 2022 word of the year didn’t come to me straight away, hence allowing myself space for the word to appear. After some reflection I realised that “Balance” was the perfect word and for me it has dual meaning. I need more hormonal balance as I navigate my way through peri menopause BUT also more balance between personal and work as I strive to spend more time with my recently widowed mum whilst scaling my own business massively in 2022.
Often as the year progresses we forget our purpose, our vision as we get caught up in every day life. Having a word that you see each day can guide you throughout the year and often I find subconsciously it is guiding me, bringing me people or resources to help me progress.
In 2021 I also had a phrase which was “Does it bring me joy?” , before saying YES to anything I would decide whether this would bring me joy first! I’m tempted to keep this mantra for another year as was so powerful for me. So if you are struggling to choose a word of the year, what mantra will give you strength? Help you focus?
If you are skeptical give it a try, you might just be surprised but how it guides you. Stuck on what word to chose? Here are 100 word of the year options for you to consider , instantly downloadable. I suggest you print this and circle or highlight the words that call out to you.
