Joyful New Yr! It’s time to unveil my 2025 phrase and replicate 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 similar to resolutions, the phrases are sometimes forgotten just a few months later, I do think about 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 record under, you may 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 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 really going over my to-do record. I knew penning this submit was arising, 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 chill out,” however when the relief time comes, I’m considering forward to the subsequent factor!
Thus, my objective this yr is to actually work on strengthening the chill out muscle.
A Failed Chill out 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 college bus for some me-time to reset my mind earlier than the afternoon of overstimulating kids. This could possibly be time to have a cup of tea or learn just a few pages of my guide.
However are you able to guess what number of days I’ve deliberately accomplished 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 is just not 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 prefer to prioritize not losing time in order that I’ve extra time for intentional stress-free. I do numerous busy work that makes me really feel productive however isn’t (like checking my YNAB price range to see if something has occurred for the reason that morning 🙂 ). Doom scrolling Instagram is one other time waster that wants enchancment. However I even have some nice techniques arrange in order that my electronic 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 could possibly be! I had the time and the psychological power 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 numerous that management. Caring for 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 discovered to reside with it fairly 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 prefer to prioritize:
- Gradual walks
- Studying fiction
- Going outdoors to take a seat in nature
- Sauna on the health club / sauna blanket at dwelling
- Meditation in small bites
- Listening to soothing music
- Puzzles
- Spa days when potential!
- Much less time wasted / extra time deliberately stress-free
I notice this phrase of the yr comes from a spot of privilege. You may’t chill out in the event you’re nervous 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 calmly.
But additionally, this entire nation could be very excessive strung proper now, and I really feel everybody may use some intentional lightness. There are many free methods to assist your thoughts unwind. Getting outdoors as a lot as potential, even in these chilly winter days, to breathe within the contemporary air, is the easiest way to chill out I can consider that we as a species can do collectively.
What’s your 2025 phrase of the yr?
