Word of the Year - Rhonda Lowe Consulting

We’re coming up on the end of 2023. Time for reflection and looking forward. Many choose this time to pick a “Word of the Year” to guide them moving forward. Sort of like your “north star.”

Have you ever picked a word for the year? I have to be transparent and say that I almost always think about doing it, but I don’t always do it. Usually, if I do pick one, I either change it or forget what I picked.

Therefore, I’m going to try and help both you and me out in choosing a word for the year for 2024!

The first step – is to stop and get really clear on what you want 2024 to look like for you. I find it often centers around what changes I want and/or need to make. Most of the time they are positive changes that I want to see happen.

The second step – Once you have that firmly in mind, think of a word or phrase that will remind you of your goal. What word encapsulates and inspires you to stay focused on that goal?

Let’s explore some words to get us started.

I recently came across a list of 100 Words of the Year along with their meaning.

I thought I would share a few with you to see what you think. You might find the one that is right for you, or maybe it will inspire you to find a better one that will become your “Word of the Year!”

Admittedly, these are the “dictionary” meanings but, take these and apply them to what you want to see, either personally or in your business.

Here are some possible Words of the Year:

Boundless- “having no bounds; infinite or vast; unlimited”
Learn- “to gain knowledge or a skill that makes it possible for you to do something”
Reimagine- “to imagine again or in a different way”
Reclaim- “to get something back that someone has taken from you”
Connect- “bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established”
Awaken- “make someone aware of (something) for the first time.”
Tranquility- “the quality or state of being tranquil; calm”
Renew- “the process of starting something again after a pause”
Evolve- “to develop gradually”
Remain- “to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist”
Become- “to change and start to be something different, or to start to have a different quality”
Refine- “improve (something) by making small changes”
Abundant- “more than enough”
Curiosity- “a strong desire to know or learn something”
Release- “allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free”
Audacity- “a willingness to take bold risks”
Courage- “Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.”
Embody- “to embrace or comprise”
Resolve- “decide firmly on a course of action”
Focus- “directed attention”
Commit- “the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.”
Action- “the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty”
Harmony- “Harmony is the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity.
Pace- “consistent and continuous speed in walking, running, or moving”
Prioritize- “to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first”
Sustain- “to keep alive”
Start- “the point in time or space at which something has its origin; the beginning.”
Intentionality- “the fact of being deliberate or purposive.”
Root- “the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers.”
Change- “to make or become different”
Transform- “to change completely”
Progression– “the act of changing to the next stage of development”

What jumped out or resonated with you? Does it align with your goals for the coming year?

If so, it might just be the perfect Word of the Year for you!

The third step – Once you know what that word is this is what you do next: Put it on a Post-It Note or print it out and frame it. Then, put it in a visible place where you can be reminded of it every day.

So, did you settle on your Word of the Year?

If so, share it in the comments or email me and tell me what you chose and why it matters.

rhondaloweconsulting@gmail.com

The first step – is to stop and get really clear on what you want 2024 to look like for you. I find it often centers around what changes I want and/or need to make. Most of the time they are positive changes that I want to see happen.

​ ​The second step – Once you have that firmly in mind, think of a word or phrase that will remind you of your goal. What word encapsulates and inspires you to stay focused on that goal?

Let’s explore some words to get us started.

Here are some possible Words of the Year:

Boundless- “having no bounds; infinite or vast; unlimited”

Learn- “to gain knowledge or a skill that makes it possible for you to do something”

Reimagine- “to imagine again or in a different way”

Reclaim- “to get something back that someone has taken from you”

Connect- “bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established”

Awaken- “make someone aware of (something) for the first time.”

Tranquility- “the quality or state of being tranquil; calm”

Renew- “the process of starting something again after a pause”

Evolve- “to develop gradually”

Remain- “to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist”

Become- “to change and start to be something different, or to start to have a different quality”

Refine- “improve (something) by making small changes”

Abundant- “more than enough”

Curiosity- “a strong desire to know or learn something”

Release- “allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free”

Audacity- “a willingness to take bold risks”

Courage- “Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.”

Embody- “to embrace or comprise”

Resolve- “decide firmly on a course of action”

Focus- “directed attention”

Commit- “the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.”

Action- “the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty”

Harmony- “Harmony is the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity.

Pace- “consistent and continuous speed in walking, running, or moving”

Prioritize- “to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first”

Sustain- “to keep alive”

Start- “the point in time or space at which something has its origin; the beginning.”

Intentionality- “the fact of being deliberate or purposive.”

Root- “the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers.”

Change- “to make or become different”

Transform- “to change completely”

Progression– “the act of changing to the next stage of development”