Pleased New Yr! It’s time to unveil my 2025 phrase and mirror on the intentions set for the yr forward.
2025 Phrase Of The Yr
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 technique to flip the web page on every new yr. Whereas very like resolutions, the phrases are sometimes forgotten just a few months later, I do take into account this annual occasion an awesome timestamp. Take into account it a marker of the vibe on the primary of yearly. Whenever you have a look at the checklist under, you possibly can see how the vibe has developed!
Previous Phrases
Earlier than we get to this yr, now we 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 won’t 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 checklist. I knew scripting this publish was developing, and I began to consider a phrase.
That is so on-brand for me, an overthinker, who has a tough time turning my mind OFF. I’m consistently multitasking and dealing forward “so I can calm down,” however when the comfort time comes, I’m pondering forward to the subsequent factor!
Thus, my objective this yr is to really work on strengthening the calm down muscle.
A Failed Calm down Intention
A couple of 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 youngsters. This could possibly be time to have a cup of tea or learn just a few pages of my e-book.
However are you able to guess what number of days I’ve deliberately finished this? Virtually none. Practically day by 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 shouldn’t be one thing I’m good at due to the unconscious guilt for the shortage 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 stress-free. I do plenty 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 methods 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 let you know that having children has relaxed me some. Earlier than children, I used to be extra kind A, extra in management. As a result of I could possibly be! I had the time and the psychological power to do issues like plan each meal, weblog 3x a day (!), or comply with an inventory/schedule to a T.
However after having children, you lose plenty 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 seaside 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 stay with it reasonably than consistently combating 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 outdoors to take a seat in nature
- Sauna on the fitness center / sauna blanket at dwelling
- Meditation in small bites
- Listening to soothing music
- Puzzles
- Spa days when doable!
- Much less time wasted / extra time deliberately stress-free
I understand this phrase of the yr comes from a spot of privilege. You may’t calm down should you’re frightened 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 in addition, this entire 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 outdoors as a lot as doable, even in these chilly winter days, to breathe within the recent 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?
