What’s Your WOTY? (Word of the Year)

Forget overwhelming New Year's resolutions that you abandon by February. There's a simpler, more powerful way to guide your entire year: choosing one single word. Learning how to choose your word of the year isn't just about picking something that sounds inspiring—it's about finding a companion that whispers gentle reminders when you need them most and shapes your decisions in surprising ways. This practice has transformed thousands of lives, including mine, by providing clarity without pressure and direction without rigid rules.

Whether you deliberately select a word to develop a quality you're lacking (like "bold" when you need more courage) or let a word naturally emerge that becomes your quiet guide (like "present" for deeper connections), this simple framework creates real change. The magic? Your word finds you as much as you find it.

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In this episode you’ll learn

• Why choosing a word of the year creates lasting change while traditional resolutions fade away by February

• The two powerful ways words work—deliberately developing qualities you need or naturally guiding daily interactions

• How to let your word emerge organically through reflection, goal-setting, and paying attention to what keeps appearing

• Practical tips for making your word visible and living it daily without forcing or overthinking the process

• Why there are absolutely no rigid rules—you can change words mid-year, pick phrases instead, or choose multiple words

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