What's Your Word of the Year?
Tue Jan 27 2026
I'll be honest, I've never found much success with New Year's Resolutions. And I know I'm not alone - most resolutions get abandoned by this point in January.
So, what can you do if you love a good goal, but the idea of resolutions feels…tired.
There are seasons when ambitious, detailed goal planning feels energizing.
And there are seasons when it feels completely disconnected from reality.
When your energy is limited—by health, parenting demands, work pressure, or just life—you don't need a longer list.
You need clarity.
You need direction.
And you need simplicity.
That's where a Word of the Year comes in.
In this episode, I share how one word can shape your approach to work, leadership, and family life – even if you've got real constraints, real unknowns, and limited time.
This episode isn't about "manifesting your goals" or creating the perfect plan.
It's about defining a simple north star that keeps you aligned with your values. Especially when you're tempted to push past your limits.
If you're balancing a big job and small kids, you don't need more pressure or a more detailed plan in order to reach your goals.
You need something simpler.
And the surprising part? A simple word can help you on track to achieve big goals.
What You'll Learn:
Why traditional goal-setting often fails in full, complex seasons of life
How to choose a Word of the Year that aligns with your values
4 reflective questions that help your word emerge naturally
Using your word as a practical decision-making compass throughout the year
For more information, visit The Mental Offload.
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I'll be honest, I've never found much success with New Year's Resolutions. And I know I'm not alone - most resolutions get abandoned by this point in January. So, what can you do if you love a good goal, but the idea of resolutions feels…tired. There are seasons when ambitious, detailed goal planning feels energizing. And there are seasons when it feels completely disconnected from reality. When your energy is limited—by health, parenting demands, work pressure, or just life—you don't need a longer list. You need clarity. You need direction. And you need simplicity. That's where a Word of the Year comes in. In this episode, I share how one word can shape your approach to work, leadership, and family life – even if you've got real constraints, real unknowns, and limited time. This episode isn't about "manifesting your goals" or creating the perfect plan. It's about defining a simple north star that keeps you aligned with your values. Especially when you're tempted to push past your limits. If you're balancing a big job and small kids, you don't need more pressure or a more detailed plan in order to reach your goals. You need something simpler. And the surprising part? A simple word can help you on track to achieve big goals. What You'll Learn: Why traditional goal-setting often fails in full, complex seasons of life How to choose a Word of the Year that aligns with your values 4 reflective questions that help your word emerge naturally Using your word as a practical decision-making compass throughout the year For more information, visit The Mental Offload.