Are you trying to choose a Word of the Year — or wondering how to actually stick with it all year long?

In this episode, we share how to choose a Word of the Year and live it out in a practical, intentional way so it shapes your life beyond January.

Have you ever picked a Word of the Year, felt excited in the beginning… and then forgotten about it by March?

After practicing this rhythm for over 10 years, we’ve learned that real transformation doesn’t happen in choosing the word — it happens in staying loyal to it.

A Word of the Year is different from a New Year’s resolution. It’s not about performance or productivity. It’s about formation. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What a Word of the Year really is
• A brief overview of how to choose a Word of the Year
• Why most people quit their Word of the Year mid-year
• Five practical ways to live out your Word of the Year
• How our 2025 words (Discipline & Contentment) carried us through one of the hardest years of our lives
• Our 2026 Words of the Year

Whether it’s January or July, it’s never too late to begin intentional growth. You don’t drift into transformation — you choose it.

If you need help choosing your Word of the Year or creating a plan to stick with it, download our free Word of the Year Guide.

Inside you’ll find:

• Our 5-step process for choosing your word
• Reflection worksheets
• 100+ Word of the Year ideas

👉 Download it here

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

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