January can feel like a strange in-between place — the decorations are down, the routine is returning, and yet so many of us still feel a bit foggy, stretched, or unsure where to begin again. If that’s you, this clip offers a simple, grounding way to ease into the year with more clarity and intention.

In this short Moment, I share one of my most loved New Year practices: choosing a word of the year. It’s a beautifully straightforward tool that helps you zoom out, reconnect with the bigger picture, and gently guide your decisions through the year ahead. 

I picked this Moment because it cuts through the pressure of resolutions and long to-do lists. Instead, it offers a way to anchor yourself in what truly matters, even when life feels busy or overwhelming.

In this Moment, you’ll learn:

How to zoom out and get perspective before you set any goals

Why one word can guide your whole year better than resolutions

The words that supported me through big shifts in motherhood and work

A simple way to set three clear, meaningful goals for 2026

It’s a gentle and inspiring way to start the year with focus, ease, and a renewed sense of what you want 2026 to represent.

If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Resolutions don’t work, but this does - 4 steps to achieving your goals in 2025 (without burning out)

Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

Follow Zoe on Instagram 

Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices