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Word of the Year - Do You Have Yours? · The Confident Entrepreneur With Jennifer Ann Johnson

• 0:37
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Today we're diving into the powerful practice that has significantly impacted my life choosing a word for the year Instead of making countless resolutions that often fall by the wayside.
• 0:48
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: This practice involves selecting a single word to guide your intentions, your decisions and your growth throughout the entire year.
• 0:55
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Now, I have been doing this for quite a while now and I'm really excited to share my experience with you, and it's really the power of one word.
• 1:03
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: You might be wondering how can one word make a difference?
• 1:07
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: And, unlike a list of resolutions that can feel overwhelming and not really doable, a single word serves as your North Star or your guiding light through the year.
• 1:18
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: It's a simple and memorable and versatile thing.
• 1:22
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: One word, your word, can apply to a lot of different aspects in your life, whether it's personal or professional, or maybe spiritual, and it becomes the filter for all of your choices that you make throughout the year and a reminder of what your deeper intentions are.
• 1:39
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Now, last year, my word was intention, and I chose it because I wanted to be more purposeful in the actions and the decisions that I made in my life.
• 1:47
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: This encouraged me to pause before I actually reacted or considered what my choice was going to be, and I'll give you an example.
• 1:58
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: When I was asked to volunteer for something or be involved in a certain board or a certain project, I made sure that it aligned with me and the goals and the values that I had before I said yes.
• 4:36
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: I was really honoring the word intentional.
• 4:40
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: But I also faced challenges where I was feeling guilty for not saying yes to everything, also faced challenges where I was feeling guilty for not saying yes to everything.
• 4:51
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: So, overall, living with intention taught me to take a step back and pay attention, and you don't always have to say yes right away.
• 4:58
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: You can take some time to step back and think about it, because that's what's really helped me live intentionally and it's also helped me let go of that guilt that I was initially feeling.
• 5:09
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Now, this year, I have chosen the word clarity.
• 5:14
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: So, after a year of intentional living, I realized that I needed to focus on gaining a clearer vision for my life and cutting through that noise that's always out there clouding your judgment.
• 5:27
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: With clarity as my guide, I really am aiming to set really clear and concise goals for this year and I plan to incorporate this word into my daily life by reviewing those goals and having them visible to me every day, whether I put them on my phone or I put them on a sticky note in front of my computer, and that's going to be important for me to make sure that I honor that word throughout the year.
• 5:52
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Now I know you might be wondering how you go about choosing your word for the year, so I came up with a few tips.
• 5:59
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: First of all, reflect on the past year.
• 6:02
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: What have you found in the last year that has worked for you?
• 6:05
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: On the contrary, what didn't work for you, or what is it that you really want to change over what happened last year?
• 6:15
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Second, consider your goals.
• 6:18
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: What is it that you actually want to achieve this year?
• 6:21
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: How do you want to grow professionally?
• 6:23
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: How do you want to grow personally?
• 6:25
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: What does that look like?
• 6:26
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: And then trust your intuitions.
• 6:30
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Sometimes there's a word that is going to resonate with you for reasons that you really can't put your finger on, and I got to tell you that's what happened to me last year when I chose the word intention.
• 6:41
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: It just came to me and I felt in my gut that that's what it's supposed to be.
• 6:46
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: You just have to remember that there's no wrong choice.
• 6:49
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Your word should feel personal and meaningful to you, and that for choosing the word of the year.
• 6:55
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Know that it's a powerful tool for growth and focus.
• 6:59
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Whether you choose intention, clarity or any other word, make sure that you let it guide you towards a more purposeful and fulfilling year.
• 7:08
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: I'd love to hear what you've chosen as your word of the year, so please share it with me on social media at Jennifer Ann Johnson, or share it in the comments of the podcast.
• 7:19
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: Thank you, guys.
• 7:20
  Jennifer Ann Johnson: So much for listening and have a fabulous day.