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Word of the Year — How One Word Provides Clarity and Focus
What is your WOTY?
I have been tracking my one Word Of The Year (WOTY) since 2012. Sometimes the word comes to me close to the new year, as was the case for my 2023 word, and sometimes it comes years in advance. For example, I chose my one word for 2025 in 2018.
Why create a word of the year? Awareness, clarity, focus, and fun!
AWARENESS
Do you notice other vehicles that look just like yours when you drive? You can’t help but notice. It’s the same way with your one word. You will see it everywhere!
CLARITY — FOCUS
Having one word helps bring clarity and focus on what is important to you. This year I made an acronym out of my word. It is the first time I’ve done that with my word of the year. I like the idea of squeezing every ounce of meaning from my one word.
FUN
It’s fun to get creative and see what word your mind finds. It’s also fun to experience the unexpected adventures your word takes you on.
My word for 2023 is FLOW.
F=Faith
L=Love
O=Optimism
W=Wealth
