Yearly, I decide a phrase to information me, like a north star for the 12 months forward. As we speak I’m sharing my 2025 phrase of the 12 months together with the one Charles picked out too!
Deciding on a ‘phrase of the 12 months’ is an annual custom I’ve grown to actually love. Final 12 months, it was “simplify”, and the 12 months earlier than that, “curiosity” (really cherished that one). These phrases assist floor me, focus my vitality, and provides me a way of function. This 12 months Charles joined me in selecting a phrase: it’s a very good one.
My 2025 Phrase of the Yr
This 12 months’s phrase for me? ROCKS! Now earlier than you permit me, let me clarify…
Have you ever heard the quote concerning the jar full of rocks, pebbles, and sand? It’s an exquisite metaphor for all times. Should you begin by filling your jar with the large rocks (your priorities) the pebbles and sand will naturally settle in round them the place there may be house. However in case you fill it with sand first, there’s no house left for the rocks…
Guess what I did this 12 months? I stuffed my jar with sand and pebbles, and it left me completely exhausted with little to no room for the issues that matter most together with my well being and time with my household. Not okay.
I’m a really visible particular person, so I really bought a fairly rock to place at my desk to function a every day reminder of my dedication to those few key priorities.
The Fact about 2024
If I’m going to be truthful, I’ve labored too arduous through the years. I LOVE what I do for work, however all the things in life has a tradeoff. You are able to do something, however you may’t do all the things. Belief me, I’ve tried.
By some means the years have began flying by. I really feel prefer it was simply yesterday that Charlie took his first steps and now he has a moustache and dimension 11 mens toes (insert mama tears). My dad has Alzheimer’s and it looks as if I can by no means discover first rate chunks of high quality time to spend with him and my candy mother which blows my thoughts. I watched my sister-in-law battle breast most cancers this 12 months and it gave me a complete new appreciation for the way treasured life is (she kicked most cancers’s butt for the report). And whereas I really feel 30, this 12 months my physique didn’t agree and determined it was time for peri-menopause (what a wild experience).
I can’t flip again the fingers of time, however I definitely could make higher trades transferring ahead. And that’s what this 12 months is about for me.
Right here’s the large takeaway: Life is brief, so make house for what issues most.
Let that sink in my pals.
First, work out what your rocks are. The individuals, passions, and priorities that really deliver you pleasure and achievement. Then, let the smaller stuff (the pebbles and sand) discover their place round them!
The fact is, we solely have a restricted period of time on this earth (only a couple billion seconds, give or take!). So let’s spend it correctly: put money into what’s necessary, let go of what’s not, and create a life with out regrets.
Ask your self: What are your rocks this 12 months?
Need assistance? Listed here are some suggestions.
Discover Your Rocks
1. Mirror on What Brings You Pleasure
Take into consideration the moments whenever you’ve felt the happiest or most fulfilled. What had been you doing? Who had been you with? These are sometimes clues to your priorities and passions!
2. Determine Your Values
What values information your selections? Perhaps it’s household, well being or journey. When you make clear your core values, it’s simpler to acknowledge what aligns with them.
3. Consider How You Spend Your Time
Your calendar will mirror your priorities. Take an trustworthy have a look at your calendar. Are you dedicating time to the issues that matter most, or is your schedule full of obligations that don’t align together with your priorities?
4. Declutter Your Life
Typically discovering your rocks means clearing away the sand. Let go of commitments, duties, or habits that don’t deliver you nearer to your targets or deliver you pleasure. My recommendation? Reserve your resolution making vitality for the issues that matter in life. Determination fatigue is an actual factor – be aware of your vitality.
For me, an enormous one was the psychological load surrounding mealtimes. What’s for dinner? Ugh. Excellent news, I can simplify it for you. Put dinners on autopilot utilizing the Fraîche Desk meal plan. It streamlines meal instances with easy wholesome recipes and computerized grocery lists—it’s a sport changer!
5. Journal About It
Write down your ideas about what issues most to you. Typically placing pen to paper helps uncover patterns or insights that aren’t instantly apparent. I really like writing issues down! There may be nothing fairly prefer it.
6. Have Trustworthy Conversations
Discuss to individuals you belief like your mates, household, or mentors. They’ll usually see your strengths, passions, and priorities much more clearly than you may. I really like looping in these closest to me on what my targets are additionally to assist me keep on observe.
7. Embrace Change
Your rocks may change over time, and that’s okay! Life is dynamic, and so are your priorities. You’ll be able to revisit this course of commonly to make sure you’re staying true to what issues most. I all the time say that I reserve the correct to be mistaken and I reserve the correct to vary my thoughts. You’ll be able to too.
Charles’ Phrase of the Yr
‘High quality’ is Charles’ phrase of the 12 months, and I like it. He celebrated his fiftieth birthday this 12 months, and whereas he has all the time had a deep appreciation for well being and life (he misplaced each his mother and father to most cancers in his 20’s which altered his perspective ceaselessly), this 12 months has been an enormous pivot for him. High quality (vs amount) in relationships, moments, purchases, and meals (in fact) amongst many would be the theme for him. It actually resonates with me as somebody who has had a behavior of equating worth with quantity through the years.
Okay my pals! I’m wishing you all the very best as you uncover your individual rocks. Have enjoyable with the method and revel in constructing a life that feels significant and joyful. You’ve received this.
Comfortable New Yr and thanks for being right here, I respect you. xx Tori
