This week on the podcast, Merideth leads you through the process to find your own word(s) of the year. Grab your journal and earbuds and explore the prompts paired with meditative music to craft an intentional, creative year with joy.

Reflecting back: Browse the photos of your phone from the last year. What do you wish there had been more of? Regardless of whether you had a word(s) of the year, what would you say your word of the year might have been, based on how you lived and what you did?

Looking forward:

1. Answer this question with stream-of-consciousness writing– "This year, regardless of my circumstances, I want to feel…." Write as many words as you can about how you want to show up in the year ahead.

2. Now go back through those words you wrote and circle the ones that resonate most. Look especially for verbs or action words. Take the list of circled words and make a fresh list.

3. Lastly, sit with this longer list of words for a few days. Talk to a loved one about it. What activities, deadlines, trips, events are coming up in the next year and which of these words will help you show up as you most want to, regardless of the outcomes or circumstances? Try to narrow the list down to the few that matter most. Share your word(s) with me on IG so I can cheer you on.

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