Word of the Year Toolkit
Word of the Year
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A Clear, Simple Way to Set Your Focus for the Year
The Word of the Year Toolkit gives you a practical method to choose a word that matches the season you’re in. Instead of picking a word at random or guessing what “should” fit, you’ll move through short, structured prompts that help you understand what you need this year — and why.
The toolkit blends reflection with decision-making. You’ll start by looking at your current season of life, identify the themes that matter most, explore grounded word ideas, and test a few intention statements. By the end, you’ll land on a word that feels steady, supportive, and realistic for your daily life.
No fluff. No complicated processes. Just a clean, printable set of worksheets that help you create clarity for the year ahead.
This toolkit works for New Year planning, seasonal resets, or anytime you want a simple way to refocus.
What You’ll Get
✔ 5 guided worksheets + cover page
✔ A reflection page to understand where you are right now
✔ A curated list of 9 categories and 45 grounded word ideas
✔ A practice page with fill-in-the-blank intention statements
✔ A shortlist page to narrow your choices
✔ A final page to define your Word of the Year
✔ Clean, modern MYW design
✔ Printable PDF (Letter + A4)
✔ Instant digital download
Benefits of Selecting a Word of the Year
- Helps you cut through noise and choose what matters
- Gives your year a simple guiding focus
- Supports weekly and monthly planning
- Reduces overwhelm by keeping decisions aligned
- Creates clarity without a long goal-setting process
How to Use It
- Download the toolkit.
- Print or fill in digitally.
- Move through the reflection prompts.
- Explore the word ideas and shortlist your top choices.
- Use the intention practice page to test each word.
- Choose your final word and define what it means for your year.
- Keep the final page somewhere visible — planner, desk, or journal.
Product Details:
✔ 6 pages
✔ Format: Printable PDF + fillable with GoodNotes, Notability, or any PDF annotation app
✔ Size: Us Letter, printable in A4
✔ Usage: Print unlimited copies for personal use
✔ Delivery: Instant digital download — nothing shipped
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Word of the Year
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FAQ
What is a Word of the Year and why does it matter?
A Word of the Year is a single word you choose to guide your decisions, priorities, and habits for the next twelve months. Unlike resolutions, which are often rigid and easy to abandon, a Word of the Year creates direction without pressure. It simplifies your choices, supports goal-setting, and helps you stay focused on what you want this year to feel like. It becomes an anchor — something you can return to anytime life gets busy or unclear.
How do I choose my Word of the Year?
Choosing your word can be simple. Start by looking honestly at where you are right now. What’s working? What’s draining you? What do you want more of? Then identify themes — clarity, rest, courage, connection, growth, balance, etc. From there, brainstorm a few word options under each theme. Shortlist the words that feel most relevant. Finally, test each one with a simple statement like:
“If my word is ___, this year I will…”
The word that feels steady, supportive, and realistic — not stressful — is usually the right choice.
How do I use my Word of the Year in daily life?
Your word becomes a quick filter for decisions and routines. Use it when planning your week, choosing goals, setting boundaries, or simplifying your calendar. Check in at the end of each day or week by asking:
“Where did I live in line with my word? Where did I drift?”
You can also place your word where you’ll see it daily — your journal, planner, or phone lock screen. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistent gentle direction.
What are some strong Word of the Year examples?
Good words are simple, grounded, and easy to apply. Examples include:
Clarity: Clear, Focus, Order, Simple
Ease: Calm, Steady, Light, Ease
Growth: Learn, Build, Forward, Progress
Balance: Steady, Grounded, Align, Boundaries
Connection: Present, Listen, Nurture, Support
The best word is the one that fits the season you’re in — not the one that sounds impressive.
Can I change my Word of the Year later?
Yes. Your word is there to support you, not box you in. If your season changes or your word no longer fits, you can choose a new word at any time. Many people update their word mid-year or during a major life shift. There’s no rule that says you must keep the same word for 12 months. The goal is clarity, not pressure.