Completely happy New 12 months! It’s time to unveil my 2025 phrase and replicate on the intentions set for the yr forward.
2025 Phrase Of The 12 months
It’s been custom to decide on a theme phrase of the yr. I began doing this in 2016, and selecting a phrase has made for a enjoyable solution to flip the web page on every new yr. Whereas very similar to resolutions, the phrases are sometimes forgotten just a few months later, I do take into account this annual occasion an important timestamp. Contemplate it a marker of the vibe on the primary of yearly. Whenever you take a look at the record beneath, you possibly can see how the vibe has developed!
Previous Phrases
Earlier than we get to this yr, we now have to have a look again on the earlier years’ phrases.
2016 – PRESENT
2017 – INTENTIONAL
2018 – VULNERABLE
2019 – PURPOSE
2020 – VISION
2021 – FOUNDATION
2022 – FRESH
2023 – CREATIVE
2024 – EXPAND
And this yr’s phrase is….
R E L A X.
It may not come as a shock that this phrase got here to thoughts throughout a therapeutic massage. However the irony is that as I used to be deeply relaxed having my shoulders dug into, I used to be truly going over my to-do record. I knew scripting this publish was developing, and I began to think about a phrase.
That is so on-brand for me, an overthinker, who has a tough time turning my mind OFF. I’m continuously multitasking and dealing forward “so I can calm down,” however when the comfort time comes, I’m considering forward to the following factor!
Thus, my objective this yr is to really work on strengthening the calm down muscle.
A Failed Chill out Intention
A few yr in the past, I had the thought of setting apart the half-hour earlier than I needed to meet the varsity bus for some me-time to reset my mind earlier than the afternoon of overstimulating kids. This may very well be time to have a cup of tea or learn just a few pages of my ebook.
However are you able to guess what number of days I’ve deliberately completed this? Nearly none. Almost day-after-day I’m doing one thing productive till my Pirates of the Caribbean bus alarm goes off, whether or not that’s work or family associated. Stress-free just isn’t one thing I’m good at due to the unconscious guilt for the dearth of productiveness. These are ingrained beliefs that I’m working to undo.
Shifting Time
This yr, I’d wish to prioritize not losing time in order that I’ve extra time for intentional enjoyable. I do a number of busy work that makes me really feel productive however isn’t (like checking my YNAB funds to see if something has occurred because the morning 🙂 ). Doom scrolling Instagram is one other time waster that wants enchancment. However I even have some nice techniques arrange in order that my e-mail and digital life is engaged on auto-pilot (Extra on that right here!).
The place A Extra Relaxed Mindset Has Sunk In
My mother will inform you that having children has relaxed me some. Earlier than children, I used to be extra sort A, extra in management. As a result of I may very well be! I had the time and the psychological vitality to do issues like plan each meal, weblog 3x a day (!), or observe a listing/schedule to a T.
However after having children, you lose a number of that management. Taking good care of another person who’s unpredictable requires excessive flexibility. Parenting wears me out a lot mentally that when it’s time to do issues like plan the annual household seashore journey meals I reply, “something is ok with me!”
My home is messier than ever with two children who love their Lego villages and slime kits, and I’ve realized to reside with it slightly than continuously preventing the mess. (Not that I don’t have them tidy up, however the requirements have been lowered, lol). However that doesn’t imply I’m relaxed about it both.
2025 Priorities
This yr I’d wish to prioritize:
- Sluggish walks
- Studying fiction
- Going exterior to take a seat in nature
- Sauna on the fitness center / sauna blanket at residence
- Meditation in small bites
- Listening to soothing music
- Puzzles
- Spa days when attainable!
- Much less time wasted / extra time deliberately enjoyable
I understand this phrase of the yr comes from a spot of privilege. You possibly can’t calm down for those who’re fearful about placing meals on the desk or a well being scare. I’m extraordinarily grateful for the place we’re in our lives, and I don’t take that flippantly.
But additionally, this complete nation may be very excessive strung proper now, and I really feel everybody might use some intentional lightness. There are many free methods to assist your thoughts unwind. Getting exterior as a lot as attainable, even in these chilly winter days, to breathe within the contemporary air, is one of the best ways to calm down I can consider that we as a species can do collectively.
What’s your 2025 phrase of the yr?
