Hey friends, welcome back to Rise Up & Radiate! This episode is all about finding your Word for the Year—a guiding light to help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired as you step into 2025.

Ivory shares her journey with choosing a word each year, how it’s shaped her life and faith, and why it can be such a powerful practice. From personal stories to practical tips, this episode will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged to pick your word and step boldly into the new year.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Choose a Word for the Year? Your word is like a North Star, offering clarity and stability when life gets chaotic.
• How to Pick Your Word: Reflect on who you want to become and what you want to focus on this year. (Hint: Prayer and journaling are key!)

Ivory’s Personal Words & Their Impact

• 2022 – Radiate: Inspired her to start her coaching business and live as a reflection of God’s light.
• 2023 – Courage: Helped her persevere through uncertainty and step boldly into her calling.
• 2024 – Sustain: Taught her to trust God’s provision during seasons of transition.
• 2025 – Yield: Invites her to surrender to God’s artistry and let go of striving.

Practical Tips for Keeping Your Word Alive

• Use journaling, daily affirmations, or even sticky notes to keep your word front and center all year long.

Takeaways and Tools to Help You Rise Up & Radiate:

1. Anchor Yourself with a Word: Your word can be a steady reminder of your purpose and focus, even on hard days.
2. Pair It with a Verse or Quote: This adds depth and keeps your word rooted in something meaningful.
3. Reframe Challenges: Ivory calls her hard days “dates with Jesus,” which helps her lean into His love and wisdom.
4. Keep Your Word Visible: Write it where you’ll see it daily—on your mirror, planner, or phone background.

Reflections:

• What do you want your life to reflect in 2025?
• How can a single word or theme guide your goals and help you grow?
• What verse, quote, or affirmation will keep you inspired throughout the year?

Ivory wants to know your word! DM her at @IamIvoryGranger or @RadiateLifeCoaching and let her know what you’re choosing.

Ways you can help: Leave a review or share this episode with someone who needs it.

Beauty, 2025 is full of possibilities. No matter what the year brings, you can rise up, shine brightly, and radiate God’s love and goodness. Let’s do this together!

The world needs your light this year—so rise up & radiate!

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Website: www.radiate-lifecoaching.com

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