Yearly, I decide a phrase to information me, like a north star for the 12 months forward. Right now I’m sharing my 2025 phrase of the 12 months together with the one Charles picked out too!
Choosing a âphrase of the 12 monthsâ is an annual custom I’ve grown to essentially love. Final 12 months, it was âsimplifyâ, and the 12 months earlier than that, âcuriosityâ (truly beloved 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: itâs a very good one.
My 2025 Phrase of the Yr
This 12 monthsâs phrase for me? ROCKS! Now earlier than you allow me, let me clarifyâ¦
Have you ever heard the quote concerning the jar full of rocks, pebbles, and sand? Itâs an exquisite metaphor for all times. When you begin by filling your jar with the massive rocks (your priorities) the pebbles and sand will naturally settle in round them the place there may be house. However when you fill it with sand first, thereâs no house left for the rocksâ¦
Guess what I did this 12 months? I crammed 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.
Iâm a really visible particular person, so I truly bought a fairly rock to place at my desk to function a day by day reminder of my dedication to those few key priorities.
The Reality about 2024
If Iâm going to be truthful, Iâve labored too exhausting over time. I LOVE what I do for work, however every thing in life has a tradeoff. You are able to do something, however you mayât do every thing. Belief me, Iâve tried.
One way or the other 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 Alzheimerâs and it looks like I can by no means discover respectable chunks of high quality time to spend with him and my candy mother which blows my thoughts. I watched my sister-in-law struggle breast most cancers this 12 months and it gave me an entire new appreciation for the way valuable life is (she kicked most cancersâs butt for the document). And whereas I really feel 30, this 12 months my physique didnât agree and determined it was time for peri-menopause (what a wild journey).
I canât flip again the palms of time, however I definitely could make higher trades shifting ahead. And that’s what this 12 months is about for me.
Right hereâs the massive takeaway: Life is brief, so make house for what issues most.
Let that sink in my buddies.
First, determine what your rocks are. The folks, passions, and priorities that actually carry you pleasure and success. 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 letâs spend it correctly: spend money on whatâs essential, let go of whatâs not, and create a life with out regrets.
Ask your self: What are your rocks this 12 months?
Need assistance? Listed below are some ideas.
Learn how to Discover Your Rocks
1. Replicate on What Brings You Pleasure
Take into consideration the moments once youâve 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 itâs household, well being or journey. When you make clear your core values, itâs simpler to acknowledge what aligns with them.
3. Consider How You Spend Your Time
Your calendar will mirror your priorities. Take an sincere take a look at your calendar. Are you dedicating time to the issues that matter most, or is your schedule full of obligations that donât align together with your priorities?
4. Declutter Your Life
Generally discovering your rocks means clearing away the sand. Let go of commitments, duties, or habits that donât carry you nearer to your targets or carry you pleasure. My recommendation? Reserve your choice making vitality for the issues that matter in life. Resolution fatigue is an actual factor â be conscious of your vitality.
For me, an enormous one was the psychological load surrounding mealtimes. Whatâs for dinner? Ugh. Excellent news, I can simplify it for you. Put dinners on autopilot utilizing the Fraîche Desk meal plan. It streamlines meal occasions with easy wholesome recipes and computerized grocery listsâitâs a sport changer!
5. Journal About It
Write down your ideas about what issues most to you. Generally placing pen to paper helps uncover patterns or insights that arenât instantly apparent. I like writing issues down! There may be nothing fairly prefer it.
6. Have Sincere Conversations
Speak to folks you belief like your mates, household, or mentors. They will usually see your strengths, passions, and priorities much more clearly than you may. I like looping in these closest to me on what my targets are additionally to assist me keep on observe.
7. Embrace Change
Your rocks would possibly change over time, and thatâs okay! Life is dynamic, and so are your priorities. You may revisit this course of usually to make sure youâre staying true to what issues most. I all the time say that I reserve the appropriate to be improper and I reserve the appropriate to alter my thoughts. You may too.
Charlesâ Phrase of the Yr
âHigh qualityâ is Charlesâ phrase of the 12 months, and I find it irresistible. 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 20âs which altered his perspective without end), this 12 months has been an enormous pivot for him. High quality (vs amount) in relationships, moments, purchases, and meals (after all) 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 over time.
Okay my buddies! I’m wishing you all the perfect as you uncover your individual rocks. Have enjoyable with the method and revel in constructing a life that feels significant and joyful. Youâve acquired this.
Completely happy New Yr and thanks for being right here, I respect you. xx Tori